EH&S Regional Manager

Medline Industries, LP•Rialto, CA

8d•$101,000 - $152,000•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for leading implementation of safety and environmental programs, policies, management systems and strategies in support of a single facility. Identify applicable EHS regulations and risks and developing solutions to mitigate. Collaborate with facility management, risk, quality, legal, and HR to implement acceptable systems in order to ensure compliance and mitigation solutions. Work with plant leadership to build a strong culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Business or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience applying and implementing environmental, health & safety programs, standards and guidelines.
At least 2 years of audit, compliance and training experience with a focus on OSHA, USDOT, NFPA, ISO and EPA standards.
Experience in the application of EHS management systems.
Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.
Experience and skills in influencing, leading and directing individuals in multiple functional areas without direct oversight.
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Office.
Position requires limited travel for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Nice To Haves

Current First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and/or AED certification.
EHS related training/certifications (OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, ASP, CSP, CIH).
Understanding of differences in work environments and EHS program implementation (distribution warehouse vs. manufacturing).
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Implement safety & environmental strategies, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with legislation.
Partner and lead on all EHS regulatory issues and concerns.
Facilitate accountability and oversite of EHS programs.
Conduct EHS audits such as annual compliance audits and ISO 14001 audits.
Assist in development and implementation of corrective actions.
Conduct incident investigations, reporting, and workers compensation claim follow-up.
Develop and conduct EHS and specific regulatory training for all applicable employees.
Prepare reports, metrics, and communications related to EHS internally and to regulatory bodies.
Audit and report on performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and hazmat management.
Partner with facilities within the business unit to align EHS programs and utilize best practices.
Typically oversees professional employees/teams OR manages non-professional employees through Supervisors in manufacturing, distribution or office environments.
Day-to-day operations of a group of employees.
May have limited budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact.
Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies.
Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning.
Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.