Regional Safety Manager

Clarios•Geneva, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Safety Manager leads and oversees the Safety function across Clarios facilities in the US-Can region. The role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and Safety Management Systems, while partnering with Operations, Engineering, and EHS leadership to implement global and regional programs. The manager provides technical safety expertise, drives risk reduction and continuous improvement, leads regional initiatives, and serves as the primary escalation point for significant safety and compliance concerns. The position leads site EHS Managers, their teams, and plant leadership in maintaining compliance and improving Safety Management Systems. It also supports incident investigations, integrates safety into engineering and capital projects, tracks and communicates performance, interprets regulatory requirements, coordinates with regional and global EHS specialists, and identifies resource needs. The role manages regional safety staffing and development activities. Regular travel throughout the region is expected, approximately 25%–60%. The position is identified as remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive safety and/or EHS experience in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations, management systems, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and compliance requirements.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the region, approximately 25%–60%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO management systems; ISO is preferred.
Experience leading, developing, and coaching safety professionals in a multi-site organization.
Professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Safety function across facilities in the US-Can region, ensuring compliance with regulations, company standards, and Safety Management Systems.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and EHS leadership to implement global and regional safety standards, programs, and initiatives.
Provide technical safety expertise to facilities, supporting compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
Drive safety performance improvements through risk identification, trend analysis, regulatory review, and prevention strategies.
Lead regional safety initiatives and serve as the primary escalation point for significant safety concerns and compliance issues.
Lead site EHS Managers, their teams, and plant leadership in audits, inspections, assessments, recordkeeping, reporting, and verification of program effectiveness.
Partner with plant teams to develop, implement, maintain, and improve Safety Management Systems, including employee participation, hazard analyses, safe operating procedures, risk management, training, and communications.
Assist with investigations of incidents, injuries, occupational exposures, and compliance concerns; identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to incorporate safety requirements into equipment design, capital projects, operational changes, and contractor activities.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics, compliance status, and improvement priorities to business and operational leaders.
Provide leadership and direction for safety compliance and continuous improvement program elements.
Provide guidance on federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensure requirements, reporting, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Partner with regional and global EHS subject matter experts, including Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, and Environmental teams, to address technical needs and apply standards consistently.
Evaluate regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for risk reduction and improved safety performance.
Identify and prioritize safety-related needs, support capital planning and resource allocation, and obtain approval for EHS capital and expenses.
Manage regional safety staffing, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee development.