Regional EHS Manager

Job Purpose:

The Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and aiding in the creation and execution of compliance programs both domestically and internationally. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to regulations and minimizing risks.

Job Responsibilities:

● Assist with the development of a variety of EHS compliance and Food Safety programs.
● Establish and maintain knowledge of existing and emerging regulations that affect business processes including but not limited to DOT, OSHA, EPA, FMCSA, and State and Local agencies and international equivalent.
● Synthesize regulatory requirements into executable operational programs and develop and write the EHS Standards and complementary resources and tools for existing and proposed business initiatives.
● Write, review and approve technical documentation including change controls, product reviews, process validation protocols, technical reports, and specifications to ensure conformance with regulations and regulatory guidelines.
● Work collaboratively with the EHS, Legal, Risk Management, Operations and other key functional partners to implement regulatory initiatives and drive improvement.
● Prepare and submit a variety of regulatory filings.
● Oversee FDA registrations and State licensing processes.
● Assist divisions with implementation of food safety programs, training and mock recalls.
● Develop metrics, reports, and dashboards for internal and external customers to drive improvement.
● Prepare and deliver training and awareness materials, guideline proposals, and other tools to meet regulatory requirements and minimize risk to the enterprise.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● At least 5 years’ experience working in a corporate environment and managing regulatory processes.
● Fluency interpreting complex regulatory requirements and developing resultant operational practices.
● Well-developed skills related to Microsoft Office.
● Ability to effectively partner with corporate functional teams and regional or division leadership.
● Conduct independent research related to internal and external customer inquiries.
● Periodically review contracts and customer agreements to identify problematic language.

Work Experience:

● 5-10 years of related job experience. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. ● Ability to work quickly and efficiently. ● A through understanding of government regulations (DOT, OSHA, HazMat, etc.). ● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. ● Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges. ● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives. ● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework. ● Professional safety, environmental, and DOT management experience. General knowledge of applicable safety, environmental. and DOT governmental regulations, specifically OSHA, EPA, and DOT and their applications if required. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. ● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful). ● Strong planning and organization skills are required. ● Thorough understanding of environmental and industrial hygiene requirements such as EPCRA notifications, storm and process water management, proper management of hazardous waste, and air and noise sampling and control measures.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on LinkedIn .

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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