Regional Safety Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the Safety function across all facilities in the US-Can region.

• Act as the regional Safety leader, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and EHS leadership to implement both global and regional safety standards, programs, and initiatives.

• Offer technical safety expertise and guidance to facilities throughout the region.

• Enhance safety performance by identifying risks, analyzing trends, reviewing regulations, and implementing prevention strategies.

• Spearhead regional safety initiatives and projects while serving as the main point of escalation for significant safety concerns and compliance issues.

• Guide site EHS Managers, their teams, and plant leadership in ensuring compliance through audits, inspections, assessments, recordkeeping, reporting, and verifying program effectiveness.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and refine Safety Management Systems, which include employee participation, hazard analyses, safe operating procedures, risk management, training, and communication programs.

• Assist in investigating incidents, injuries, occupational exposures, and compliance issues; determine root causes and enforce corrective and preventive actions.

• Work alongside Engineering and Project Management to incorporate safety requirements into equipment design, capital projects, operational changes, and contractor activities.

• Monitor, analyze, and convey EHS performance metrics, compliance status, and improvement priorities to business and operational leadership.

• Provide leadership and direction in the development, administration, and maintenance of safety compliance and continuous improvement program elements.

• Offer technical guidance on federal, state, and local safety regulations, ensuring that regulatory requirements, reporting, and documentation are completed accurately and punctually.

• Collaborate with Regional and Global EHS subject matter experts to meet technical needs and ensure consistent application of standards across facilities.

• Assess regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to uncover opportunities for risk reduction and enhanced safety performance.

• Support capital planning and resource allocation for safety-related needs and represent EHS in securing approval for essential capital and expenses.

• Oversee regional safety staffing activities, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive safety and/or EHS experience in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations, management systems (ISO preferred), risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and compliance mandates.

• Exceptional verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills, with the capability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the region (approximately 25%-60%).

• Proven experience in leading, developing, and mentoring safety professionals within a multi-site organization.

• Relevant professional certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage along with a 401(k) savings plan featuring company matching – all effective from the date of hire.

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts available.

• Parental and caregiver leave programs offered.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible spending options.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance provided.

• Business travel insurance included.

• Employee Assistance Program available.

• Global market strength and leadership in worldwide market share.

• HQ location boasts LEED certification for sustainability, alongside a full-service cafeteria and workout facility.