Regional Health and Safety Manager Job at Korn Ferry in Chicago

Overview: Korn Ferry have partnered with a leading Mining, Material and Glass Recycling company with a significant global presence. They are committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and empowering employees to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description: As Regional Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Provide leadership for the implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and processes across multiple sites. Plan, direct, and implement corporate policies, procedures, and standards at all assigned locations. Communicate EHS progress, status, and issues throughout the organization; proactively build awareness through ongoing communication strategies. Track, administer, and report EHS metrics and performance measurements to senior leadership. Identify and implement best-in-class EHS practices through benchmarking, training, and industry engagement. Develop and implement programs focused on achieving injury-free workplaces. Drive accountability across all functions to eliminate accidents and injuries while fostering employee ownership and engagement. Develop and execute initiatives designed to identify, evaluate, prevent, and control environmental, health, and safety hazards. Implement and maintain industrial hygiene programs and standards across all facilities. Develop and oversee execution of comprehensive safety training programs. Develop and oversee employee safety recognition and reward programs. Develop and oversee contractor safety programs to ensure compliance with EHS standards. Ensure compliance with environmental protection and conservation regulations. Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies on EHS matters. Conduct and document accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, providing recommendations to reduce future risk. Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory reporting requirements and oversee routine site audits. Administer emergency evacuation drills and ensure appropriate emergency preparedness programs are in place across all locations. Develop and oversee annual safety training calendars and compliance requirements. Provide direction and guidance to site safety personnel and participate in talent selection and performance management. Coach and mentor safety professionals and key stakeholders to support professional growth and operational excellence. Lead and support cross-functional safety committees. Comply with all company policies regarding employment, safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Travel Requirement: Approximately 60% regional travel.

What You Bring to the Table: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered. Minimum 10 years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and environmental compliance requirements. Demonstrated success leading multi-site environmental and safety programs. Experience identifying, evaluating, and mitigating workplace hazards. Experience developing and implementing EHS policies, programs, and management systems that drive world-class safety performance. Professional certifications and/or formal Health & Safety training preferred. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and influence-management skills.