Regional EHS Manager

Hexcel•Salt Lake, UT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hexcel is a global leader in advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs, and engineered core and composite structures. The company is seeking a Regional EHS Manager to provide strategic guidance and ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulations across its manufacturing sites. This role involves developing and implementing EHS policies, leading risk assessments, and integrating EHS considerations into new projects. The position also includes directing auditing activities, collaborating on risk reduction initiatives, and developing training programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, industrial, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of relevant EHS, process safety, or manufacturing experience.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, occupational safety, process safety principles, risk mitigation, and engineering controls.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while effectively supporting operational objectives.
Excellent communication, organizational, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), root cause investigations, and multiple complex projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Familiarity with global EHS regulations and standards (including COMAH and SEVESO).
Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification or designation preferred (e.g., P.E., P. Eng., CSP, or equivalent).
Willingness to travel 40–60% as required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Occupational Safety and Process Safety Management (PSM), providing strategic guidance to plant and regional leadership to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable regulations.
Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, standards, procedures, goals, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement through Hexcel’s EHS Management System.
Lead occupational and process safety risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts across regional facilities, promoting consistent systems, practices, and incident reduction strategies.
Partner with operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams to integrate EHS considerations into new processes, equipment, and capital projects, including HAZOPs, ORIs, and Process Risk Assessments.
Direct regional and global EHS auditing, compliance, and management system activities to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
Collaborate with regional operations and EHS leadership to implement risk reduction initiatives, including FM Global recommendations and engineered process safety solutions.
Develop and deliver Process Safety Management training and education programs while supporting EHS reporting systems and performance indicators that drive measurable business improvement.