Manager, Health & Safety

Job Title: Regional Safety Manager
Location: US, Preference in Pineville, NC
Reports To: HSE Director
Department: Health, Safety & Environmental Affairs

Position Summary

The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for advancing and supporting health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across multiple facilities within the assigned region. This role partners with operations leadership to ensure workplace safety compliance, drive a culture of safety excellence, and support continuous improvement across distribution and logistics sites. The position requires frequent travel to branch locations to provide coaching, training, inspections, and hands‑on support that drives continuous improvement in safety performance.

Coaching & Leadership

• Coach and mentor branch operations within assigned region(s).
• Partner with Division Safety Director to set and communicate HSE expectations.
• Hold branch, region, and division leadership accountable for meeting safety requirements.
• Lead, coach & influence the site for the right implementation of the Orbia standard & guidance
• Lead a Safety culture improvement plan by site in the region.
• Instruct operations on hazard identification and risk‑reduction practices.
• Track all the actions of risk management implemented
• Create a site improvement plan based on the operational risk.
• Conduct facility safety inspections, fleet audits, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with safety and health management system implementation.

Compliance

• Ensure facilities meet OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable federal, state/provincial, and local requirements.
• Support interpretation of complex HSE rules and regulations.
• Monitor, track, and share HSE performance metrics with leadership.
• Track & communicate all potential changes in the HSE regulations aspect.

Training & Development

• Deliver and coordinate HSE training standard (e.g., hazard communication, material handling/ergonomics, forklift, defensive driving, Hot works, confined space entry, etc).
• Serve as a subject matter resource for safe work practices.
• Support fleet safety initiatives and driver training as needed.
• Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate lessons learned and integrate improvements into regional operations.
• Establish an action plan for all sites within your area of responsibility, incorporating the lessons learned.
• Assist branches in developing and maintaining emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Coordinate with Branch Managers' emergency drills and ensure readiness across facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
• Support & Lead investigations of accidents and injuries, ensuring thorough documentation and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and oversee HSE training programs for all employees.
• Perform regular HSE audits and inspections.
• Liaise with external safety consultants and regulatory agencies.
• Manage the regional HSE budget.
• Facilitate regional safety committees and promote employee engagement.
• Analyze safety data and trends to develop strategic safety plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required; willingness to obtain OSHA Authorized Trainer credential.
• 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience.
• Background in warehousing, distribution, or logistics environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Knowledge of safety and health management systems and safe work practices.
• Fleet safety experience or collaboration with fleet/transportation teams.
• Strong ability to identify hazards and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety certifications (ASP, CSP, CHST, CRSP, etc.).
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and return‑to‑work programs.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to building and sustaining a culture of…