Regional Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

  • Isola Group
  • Ridgeway, South Carolina
  • Full Time
Regional Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Req #222

100 Tillessen Blvd, Ridgeway, SC 29130, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Regional Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

The Regional EHS Manager leads and advances Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across multiple manufacturing sites, with primary responsibility (80% focus) for Ridgeway, SC and secondary, dotted-line responsibility (20% focus) for Chandler, AZ. This role is instrumental in embedding a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements, and driving continuous improvement in EHS performance. The manager will influence and support site-level EHS teams, collaborate closely with plant management, and align local efforts with global EHS strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Culture

Serve as the regional EHS leader and strategic partner to Plant Managers and cross-functional leadership at both Ridgeway and Chandler.

Model and drive a culture of safety ownership, operational discipline, and shared accountability across both locations, with emphasis on Ridgeway.

Build capability and rigor in site-level EHS programs, coaching local teams and establishing consistent expectations and standards.

Support onboarding, coaching, and performance feedback for site-level EHS professionals.

Multi-Site EHS Program Execution

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHEC, ADEQ, and other applicable regulatory bodies across both sites.

Oversee and guide incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processesprimarily at Ridgeway while advising on Chandler events.

Standardize key EHS systems, audits, and management review processes to ensure consistency between sites.

Maintain and manage compliance calendars, environmental permitting, and agency reporting requirements.

Cross-Site Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Lead deployment of corporate EHS standards and strategic initiatives across Ridgeway and Chandler.

Facilitate best-practice sharing and benchmarking between the two locations.

Leverage EHS analytics and leading indicators to proactively identify risk and drive behavioral safety improvements.

Manage and communicate EHS performance dashboards and participate in global or regional corporate EHS reviews.

Training & Engagement

Coordinate and monitor safety training programs, awareness campaigns, and site-level communication efforts.

Coach safety committees and drive employee engagement, focusing on promoting ownership and accountability.

Champion recognition of safe work behaviors and promote a culture of continuous learning.

Environmental Oversight

Ensure compliance and continuous improvement in air, water, waste, and hazardous materials programs.

Support site ownership of environmental permits, including synthetic minor air permits, stormwater programs, and RCRA compliance.

Coordinate environmental audits, corrective actions, and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

ASP/CSP certification preferred.

Minimum 5 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, Prefer at least 2 years in a multi-site or matrixed environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across diverse plant leadership teams and functions.

Experience managing compliance and driving improvements across geographically dispersed facilities.

Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ADEQ, RCRA, and state/local environmental regulations.

COMPETENCIES

Multi-Site Leadership:Able to adapt across leadership styles, plant cultures, and varying levels of EHS maturity.

Operational Rigor:Emphasizes discipline in systems, standard work, and accountability loops.

Strategic Execution:Aligns regional and site-level EHS initiatives with corporate direction.

Influence Without Authority:Builds coalitions and drives alignment without relying on direct reporting lines.

Systems Thinking:Sees connections between data, culture, and performance outcomes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

Travel: 10-20% travel required, including regular travel to Chandler, AZ for site reviews and alignment.

Primary support (80%) will be focused on Ridgeway, SC, with secondary support (20%) to Chandler, AZ.

Must be responsive to EHS matters both remotely and on-site as needed, including potential after-hours incidents.

Dynamic manufacturing environment with competing priorities requiring adaptability and decisiveness.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

High-impact role with regional scope, responsible for employee safety and environmental stewardship.

Opportunity to influence company-wide EHS strategies and develop site leaders.

Grow your career in a company where Safety First is a foundational value and leadership development is prioritized.

Job Details

Job Start Date

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Job ID: 480421507
Originally Posted on: 6/8/2025

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