Regional Health and Safety Manager

Univar Solutions•Chicago, IL

5d•$122,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position plays a critical role in implementing Univar’s strategic initiatives to become world class in protecting the health and safety of Univar employees. The position works collaboratively with other Regional Health & Safety and Regulatory Managers to collectively support field operations. As a field support role, a minimum of 50% travel is expected.

Requirements

7+ years experience providing health & safety functional oversight for multiple locations within a region for a chemical (or related) company that includes warehousing and transportation fleet.
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety or related field; OR equivalent relevant experience.
Thorough familiarity with OSHA and state equivalents for chemical (or related) facilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage federal, state and local regulatory compliance at multiple facilities in multiple states.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and thoroughly audit facilities as well as assist in addressing audit findings
Demonstrated ability to manage OSHA recordkeeping and H&S metrics for multiple facilities
Demonstrated ability to develop H&S training content and facilitate learning through leader-led training and other learning platforms.

Responsibilities

Serve as regional liaison between national health and safety programs and Univar’s regional operations. Participate in drafting regional portions of new programs. Introduce, educate and provide training on them.
Provide support and motivation to continuously improve health and safety measures at individual facilities.
Take lead in preparing required plans (e.g. PSM) and as appropriate facility operating procedures (e.g., machine specific LOTO)
Serve as regional contact for local, federal, and state health and safety agencies.
Lead EHS audit process in assigned area of responsibility. Assist operations in addressing audit recommendations.
Participate in accident investigations, perform root cause analysis for all injuries and near misses, train operations managers to conduct thorough investigations and root cause analysis.
Help define and support health and safety performance metrics.
Maintain knowledge of all applicable corporate, federal, state and local health and safety regulatory requirements. Stay abreast of developing regulatory requirements, particularly on a state and local level, identifying when Univar should be involved in the legislative or regulatory process. Keep operations and Director of Health & Safety informed of new and developing regulations.
Participate in and support cross-functional project teams and committees.