Regional EHS Manager – Steel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of Environmental, Health & Safety programs and initiatives throughout a designated region.

• Deliver direct EHS support to manufacturing and operational sites through on-site visits, assessments, audits, and engagement with leadership.

• Collaborate with facility and regional leaders to enhance EHS performance and safety culture.

• Perform EHS assessments on capital projects, equipment installations, process modifications, and operational changes.

• Assist in project approval reviews, factory acceptance tests, commissioning, startup evaluations, and readiness assessments.

• Address significant incidents and high-risk events, including conducting investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verifying effectiveness.

• Offer technical guidance and coaching on regulatory standards, hazard identification, risk management, and EHS best practices.

• Contribute to corporate, regional, and facility-level EHS initiatives, programs, campaigns, and enhancement projects.

• Detect compliance risks and formulate corrective actions for audit findings, incidents, inspections, and regulatory obligations.

• Analyze EHS performance data, leading indicators, and risk metrics to identify key improvement opportunities.

• Assist during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and external engagements.

• Promote the sharing of lessons learned and best practices among facilities.

• Propel the execution of the regional and global EHS roadmap through actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

• Implement standards, management systems, governance processes, and performance expectations throughout the region.

• Standardize EHS processes, tools, and practices.

• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Supply Chain teams.

• Develop and enhance EHS standards, procedures, guidance documents, and management system requirements.

• Mentor and cultivate facility EHS resources and operational leaders.

• Keep abreast of emerging regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing, industrial, packaging, or related operational settings.

• Experience supporting multiple facilities, business units, or geographic locations in a regional or multi-site organization.

• Proven experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, compliance initiatives, and operational improvement activities.

• Solid understanding of EHS regulations, standards, and risk management principles applicable to manufacturing and industrial operations.

• Capacity to identify operational risks and implement effective solutions to enhance safety performance and regulatory compliance.

• Familiarity with incident investigation methodologies, root cause analysis, corrective action management, and continuous improvement practices.

• Knowledge of machine safety, contractor safety, energy control, risk assessments, and operational hazard control strategies.

• Ability to assess capital projects, equipment installations, and process modifications for EHS risks and compliance issues.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; adept at leveraging data and leading indicators.

• Proficiency in influencing leaders and colleagues across all organizational levels.

• Excellent coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills.

• Familiarity with EHS management systems, governance frameworks, auditing processes, and performance measurement programs.

• Ability to balance strategic objectives with hands-on operational support in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

• Aptitude to drive standardization, knowledge sharing, and organizational learning across various facilities.

• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, EHS information systems, reporting platforms, and data analysis tools.

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive core benefits.

• Paid time off.

• A variety of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

• Eligibility for short-term incentives.

• Opportunities for professional growth.