Depot Connect International

HSE Region Manager

Depot Connect International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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About the role

  • EHS technical expert, responsible for the strategic planning, technical support, and overall management of environmental, health, safety, and industrial hygiene issues for assigned Region
  • Travel to assigned location/facility for leading, coaching and general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicated
  • Lead EHS Operating culture change utilizing Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles
  • Lead and manage compliance programs, procedures, and policies associated with federal, state, and local regulations and acts as a liaison with external legal and regulatory personnel and agencies
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including but not limited to Operations, Human Resources, IT to integrate EHS consideration into business practices, project and new initiatives
  • Develop and implement a safety-oriented strategy across the region and measure, report and achieve key metric goals
  • Prepare reports and dashboards on EHS KPI as required
  • Develop specific environmental, health and safety objectives and create action plans to meet those objectives
  • Risk based approach to ensuring implementation and execution of Life Saving Actions
  • Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned
  • Work with Regional leadership team to ensure all key EHS operational controls are in place and EHS action items are resolved on a timely basis
  • Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate the site's compliance with OSHA standards; prioritizes programs to address identified gaps
  • Maintain, review and report EHS performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required
  • Responsible for all aspects of incident management and incident investigation; lead site level root cause incident investigations; assist in developing and implementing corrective actions to resolve EHS issues and track action items to closure
  • Monitors and reports on the status and effectiveness of EHS corrective and preventive actions; tracked and verified
  • Ensures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc.) is completed on time and with highest integrity i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death
  • Perform Risk and Hazard assessments (JSA) and PPE assessments
  • Develop and implement site emergency response plans and serve as the emergency coordinator for events
  • Create a proactive approach to EHS excellence through cross functional cooperation, communication and training
  • Work with EHS Training Team on development and deployment
  • Ensures required local systems are in place for environmental, permitting, analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary and to maintain compliance
  • Integrate and partner with business leaders to promote a proactive safety culture focused both on incident prevention and regulatory compliance
  • Advise commercial / sales staff regarding EHS implications associated with new/changed services and/or product offerings
  • Engage and accountable for audit actions to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Ensure accurate and timely EHS record keeping, document management and effective case management
  • Ensure timely coordination of all regulatory or Company required EHS testing and training, coordinating and collaborating with the E and H teams
  • Initiate, establish and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external clients by communicating and influencing effectively at multiple levels of the organization to achieve results
  • Awareness level understanding of chemical industry
  • Assist internal / external legal counsel in preparation of legal and technical defenses in regulatory enforcement actions and associated regulatory matters
  • Stay up to date in relevant regulatory and industry trends and best practices; participate in relevant industry associations and industry groups

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in EHS or related Science field is highly desired
  • Masters Degree in EHS or related Science field is preferred
  • In lieu of Bachelors degree, >10 years experience within EHS function will be considered
  • Minimum 5 years experience in EHS function within a high-risk industry
  • Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
  • Basic management skills to include formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong business acumen
  • Multiple site experience
  • Preference for applicable EHS related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
EHS managementrisk assessmentincident investigationcompliance programssafety strategy developmentKPI reportingemergency response planningregulatory reportingperformance trackingenvironmental permitting
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingproblem-solvingorganizational skillstraining developmentrelationship buildingbusiness acumen
Certifications
ASPCSPIHITCIHCHMM