Regional Manager – Health & Safety

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Execute and maintain the organization's Health and Safety management programs.

• Oversee health and safety initiatives for designated plants and locations to ensure compliance with regulations and safeguard human health and the environment.

• Guide plant Health & Safety teams and support the development of plant-specific policies, procedures, programs, and training.

• Implement divisional Health & Safety programs and directives throughout assigned plants and facilities.

• Deliver technical and advanced Health & Safety training.

• Keep abreast of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

• Cultivate Health & Safety advocates within plants and instill accountability at the supervisory level.

• Perform audits and inspections of plant and warehousing activities and train others to conduct these assessments.

• Alert plant management to potential violations and assist in developing resolutions.

• Participate in Peer-to-Peer audits.

• Review incident reports from plants, conduct investigations, and take necessary actions.

• Offer plant-level support during agency inspections.

• Evaluate costs associated with safety incidents and report findings to management.

• Provide safety guidance to operations, engineering, and other departments regarding plant projects.

• Support initiatives in Environmental, Refrigeration Services, and Risk Management.

• Lead in all aspects of Health & Safety.

• Carry out additional project and program management duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, environmental or chemical engineering, industrial hygiene, industrial risk management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• At least 5 years of health and safety experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations is essential.

• Strong customer focus with the ability to build relationships and influence managers at all levels, both internally and externally (including Regulators).

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, along with a strong and positive leadership presence.

• Ability to maintain initiatives beyond project completion dates.

• A strong sense of urgency in problem-solving and task execution.

• Capability to train and inspire others to achieve Health & Safety objectives.

• Business acumen related to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently, with effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Must be a self-starter.

• Capacity to conceptualize and drive change initiatives.

• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 60%).

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development that enhance your career satisfaction.

• Competitive compensation and benefits that support your family's needs.

• Chances to contribute to your community and improve the lives of others through Saputo products.