Regional EHS Manager

Crash Champions•Westmont, IL

3d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional EHS Manager leads and executes environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple locations within designated markets. The role is based at Crash Champions’ headquarters in Westmont, Illinois, and requires travel of up to 80% to regional locations. It ensures regulatory compliance, promotes a proactive safety culture, and partners with operations leadership to reduce risk, improve performance, and support business growth. The position calls for an organized, self-directed leader who can work effectively in field and mobile environments and provide practical, business-aligned solutions. The role oversees EHS programs, inspections, audits, incident and injury management, corrective actions, regulatory interactions, safety training, hazardous waste compliance, and related reporting. It supports workers’ compensation and return-to-work efforts in partnership with HR, Legal, and operations; helps onboard acquisitions; and drives consistent EHS practices and continuous improvement across locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of progressive EHS experience, including multi-site regional management experience.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance standards.
Demonstrated understanding of hazardous waste characterization and management.
Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, including hazard recognition, exposure assessment, and control methods.
Experience with safety management systems and environmental management programs.
Experience with incident management, investigations, and root cause analysis.
Experience in injury management and early intervention, including managing cases to reduce severity and support compliance.
Current First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to multitask while balancing field responsibilities, travel, and administrative work.
Ability to work from a mobile office while traveling and remain responsive and productive.
Strong time management skills and ability to independently prioritize work across multiple locations and competing demands.
Ability to provide clear EHS guidance and support across a variety of topics.
Professionalism, diplomacy, and effective communication across all organizational levels.
Comfort presenting and speaking in group settings, including training sessions, leadership meetings, and field engagements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to build relationships, influence leaders, and collaborate with operations teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and presentations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and EHS management systems.
Ability to travel up to 80%, including local, air, and overnight travel, and work from the Westmont, Illinois corporate office when not traveling.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform physical inspections in operational environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around machinery and dust exposure as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive collision repair or autobody industry.
Experience in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments, with transferable hazard recognition skills related to chemical exposure, confined spaces, heavy equipment, lockout/tagout, fire prevention, and ergonomics.
Current professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CHMM.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or rapid-growth environments.
Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and environmental permitting.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage EHS programs across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct and oversee onsite and virtual safety inspections and EHS observations, documenting findings and preparing actionable reports.
Travel extensively, up to 80%, to regional locations to perform audits, inspections, and operational support.
Partner with General Managers, the Director of Operations, and other leaders to develop, implement, and track corrective actions.
Coach and support operations teams to strengthen safety performance and accountability.
Lead or support incident management, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
Manage workplace incidents and injuries, coordinating timely response, appropriate care, and early intervention.
Participate in regulatory agency interactions and support compliance inspections and follow-up.
Partner with HR, Legal, and other functions on workers’ compensation management, injury prevention, and return-to-work efforts.
Manage shop-level audit programs, review submissions, ensure quality and consistency, and provide feedback.
Assign and communicate monthly audit focus topics and support locations in execution and improvement.
Provide EHS subject matter expertise, guidance, and training to field leadership.
Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, programs, and initiatives aligned with corporate standards.
Analyze safety metrics, audit results, and trends to drive improvement and reduce incidents.
Oversee monthly safety audit reviews, completion, accuracy, and follow-through on action items.
Support new acquisitions through EHS onboarding, compliance setup, and training.
Ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations, safety training requirements, medical surveillance, and recordkeeping standards.
Identify process improvements and implement scalable regional solutions.
Prepare and deliver reports, dashboards, and recommendations to leadership.
Ensure consistent and standardized EHS practices across locations.
Use Excel, Smartsheet, and other EHS systems and tools to manage data, reporting, and communication.
Perform additional duties as assigned.