Northeast Regional Environmental Health, Safety & Transportation Manager

Description

This highly motivated and customer-focused individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining programs and policies that ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment within fixed facilities and across a dispersed workforce. This role leads a high-performing team of EHS & Transportation compliance specialists, who are embedded in the business and deployed regionally across the Northeast region.

• Partner with customer-facing teams to integrate EHS&T considerations into planning and execution of job tasks for customer solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency response plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with operational leadership to integrate EHS&T considerations into operational processes and decision-making processes.
• Lead and mentor the EHS&T field facing team, fostering professional development, accountability, and culture of continuous improvement.
• Enforce policies and procedures related to driver safety and vehicle maintenance.
• Promote and cultivate a strong safety culture, by applying Human and Organizational (HOP) principles that emphasize proactive safety practices and employee engagement.
• Develop and implement EHS&T strategies, policies and programs specifically tailored to operational processes and in alignment with company goals, regulatory requirements, and internal/external customer expectations.
• Monitor and analyze EHS&T performance metrics to identify trends, measure progress, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and monitor health and safety programs to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations and reporting requirements in all operational activities.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of system-wide corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct operational risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• Strong consulting and systems project management skills.
• Experience with EHST management systems such as Intelex or similar platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, OSHA standards and transportation safety regulations.
• Experience promoting safety culture and implementing human and organizational performance principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in EHS&T roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership position within an operational context.
• Ability to work in diverse environments, including offices, laboratories, waste management areas, warehouse settings, and outdoors as needed for scoping and appraisal of high hazard work.
• Proficient use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Bilingual English/French, English/Spanish is a plus
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar credentials are highly desirable.
• This position requires occasional travel to various fleet locations and flexibility to respond to emergencies outside regular working hours.
• Proven experience developing and implementing EHS&T programs and policies.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration and influencing abilities.

Benefits

Besides Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, we contribute to a 401k, offer a generous tuition reimbursement program, TONS of safety training for some positions with opportunities for external trainings and certifications, Mentorship & Career Succession Planning, Relocation Opportunities, Auto/Home insurance discounts, pet assistance discount plans, discounted movie passes & more!

Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.

Pay Range: $110,000 USD - $125,000 USD

Training + Development

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