Regional Safety & Health Manager

National Gypsum Company•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Position Summary: The Regional Safety & Health Manager provides leadership and oversight for safety and health programs across multiple facilities within their assigned region. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Safety & Health, this role ensures compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, company policies, and standards while promoting a proactive safety culture. Business unit and regional EHS Leads will have a dotted-line reporting relationship with this position. The regional manager works directly with 3 or 4 business units/region EHS Leads and approximately 17 locations, requiring strong collaboration and influence skills. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor regional EHS Leads to drive consistent safety and health performance across all sites. Develop, implement, and maintain safety and health strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements. Become an expert in and guide/coach leaders and safety managers in shared responsibility models (safety action teams) and ensure their ongoing growth and development in operations. Conduct site inspections and audits to assess performance and identify areas for improvement. Coach manufacturing leadership on safety leadership practices and strategies. Provide guidance on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans. Monitor and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements. Deliver training and coaching to EHS Leads and operational teams to ensure compliance and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety considerations into operational planning. Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and corporate leadership. Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. As assigned, interface with corporate safety & health providers and/or lead company-wide safety initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, Environmental Science, or related field (master’s preferred). Minimum 5–7 years of experience in safety and health management, preferably in multi-site manufacturing operations. Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations. Professional certifications (CSP, SMS, CIH, CHMM) preferred or must be obtained within determined timeline as appropriate. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead through influence and manage dotted-line relationships effectively. Preferred home location in Charlotte, NC NGC Headquarters. Ability to travel approximately 25-50% of the time. Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $93,984.00 to $117,480.00, or higher depending on education and experience. Relocation assistance eligible. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits to include: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Retirement Account Parental Leave Fertility Services Adoption Assistance Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible spending accounts Wellness Program with medical premium incentives And more… -COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer -Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online -No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please -Employment ready applicants only COMPANY INFORMATION: National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925. For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time. National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc. HIRING ENTITY: National Gypsum Company The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations. All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, Environmental Science, or related field (master’s preferred).
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in safety and health management, preferably in multi-site manufacturing operations.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead through influence and manage dotted-line relationships effectively.
Ability to travel approximately 25-50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (CSP, SMS, CIH, CHMM) preferred or must be obtained within determined timeline as appropriate.
Preferred home location in Charlotte, NC NGC Headquarters.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor regional EHS Leads to drive consistent safety and health performance across all sites.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety and health strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
Become an expert in and guide/coach leaders and safety managers in shared responsibility models (safety action teams) and ensure their ongoing growth and development in operations.
Conduct site inspections and audits to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
Coach manufacturing leadership on safety leadership practices and strategies.
Provide guidance on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
Monitor and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Deliver training and coaching to EHS Leads and operational teams to ensure compliance and engagement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety considerations into operational planning.
Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and corporate leadership.
Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
As assigned, interface with corporate safety & health providers and/or lead company-wide safety initiatives.