Job Description

DSJ Global is partnered with a top food manufacturing company to hire a Regional EHS Manager at their flagship site in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight
  Direct all safety and security operations across the primary manufacturing complex and regional field operations, including live production and transportation facilities.

• Team Management
  Supervise daily activities and personnel matters for both internal staff and contracted security personnel, ensuring consistent and effective resource deployment.

• Security Operations
  Lead the facility's security team in developing and administering site security policies, tracking key performance indicators, and completing audits and site surveys.

• Technical Expertise & Compliance
  Serve as the subject matter expert on safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, etc.), supporting cross-functional teams and capital projects to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Employee Engagement
  Maintain strong engagement with the hourly workforce to promote safety awareness and resolve safety concerns promptly.

• Strategic Planning & Metrics
  Develop and execute the site's safety business plan, analyze performance data, and report on key safety and security metrics.

• Training & Development
  Ensure timely and effective completion of all required safety training programs across the organization.

• Incident Management
  Lead investigations of safety and security incidents, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and track resolution.

• Emergency Response
  Serve as a key member of the incident command team, directing emergency response efforts as needed.

• External Liaison
  Act as the primary contact for third-party audits, inspections, and assessments (e.g., insurance carriers, fire departments, regulatory agencies).

• Contractor Safety
  Oversee safety practices of permanent and temporary contractors to ensure alignment with facility standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 10+ years of safety management experience in a manufacturing environment, including multi-site responsibility.
• Proven track record of leading a safety program with a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) below 2.0.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial/food safety practices.
• Experience managing off-site personnel and contract security teams.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems (e.g., OHM, SAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Certifications

• Valid driver's license.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and current 8-hour refresher.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH/ABIH)

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors,

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