Regional EHS Manager

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" BusinessPregis is Hiring!Why Join Pregis?Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.The Regional EHS Manager is a senior leader and change agent responsible for advancing environmental, health, and safety performance across multiple manufacturing sites. This role goes beyond compliance oversight and serves as a strategic partner to operations leadership, building site capability, driving systemic risk reduction, and ensuring EHS is fully integrated into how the business operates.The Regional EHS Manager develops and coaches site EHS leaders, strengthens technical and leadership capability across the region, and ensures consistent execution of enterprise EHS standards while enabling operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesRegional Leadership & Site DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop site EHS Managers to strengthen technical expertise, leadership effectiveness, and business influenceBuild organizational capability by ensuring sites can independently identify, assess, and reduce riskServe as a mentor and escalation point for complex EHS challengesDrive consistency in expectations, prioritization, and execution across all sitesStrategy Deployment & System IntegrationTranslate corporate EHS strategy into clear regional priorities and executable plansEnsure EHS systems, standards, and tools are effectively deployed and integrated into site operationsDrive alignment between safety, operational, and business objectivesEnsure safety is embedded into capital planning, engineering design, and operational processesRisk Reduction & Technical ExcellenceEnsure a disciplined, data-driven approach to hazard identification and risk prioritization across sitesElevate focus on engineering and systems-based solutions over administrative controlsProvide guidance on complex regulatory, industrial hygiene, process safety, and environmental risksEnsure consistent application of the hierarchy of controls across the regionPerformance Management & Data UtilizationAnalyze regional performance trends (injuries, near misses, audits, exposures, compliance metrics)Establish clear targets aligned with corporate goalsUse data and leading indicators to proactively identify gaps and drive actionHold sites accountable for performance and sustainable corrective action completionAudit, Governance & Compliance AssuranceEnsure robust audit systems are in place to assess both compliance and system effectivenessValidate the quality of incident investigations and root cause analysisEnsure timely closure of corrective actions that address systemic issuesMinimize regulatory risk by ensuring sites always maintain audit-ready processesOperational Partnership & Change LeadershipPartner with Operations leadership to balance safety, quality, delivery, and costInfluence decision making by clearly communicating risk and operational impactLead and support change management efforts related to new processes, equipment, and business initiativesEnsure EHS considerations are proactively addressed, not reactively managedContinuous Improvement & StandardizationIdentify systemic gaps and drive standardization across sites where it improves performanceChampion Lean EHS principles to eliminate waste and reduce variationLead or support regional and corporate EHS improvement initiativesShare best practices and scale successful solutions across the networkJob Requirements:Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority, driving alignment on safety and process improvement initiativesStrong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to clearly translate complex processes into understandable procedures and training materialsProven capability to collect, interpret, and leverage data to drive decision-making and continuous improvementHigh level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to periodically travel to support cross functional auditingQualificationsBachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field5+ years of EHS experience, including multi-site or regional responsibilityExperience leading and developing EHS professionalsStrong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory frameworksPreferred certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMMPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position requires regular standing and sitting for extended periods. Regular typing/keyboarding, writing, and filing. Must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers, and visitors. Must also be able to work in a high-stress environment.WORKING ENVIRONMENTHybrid office/manufacturing environment with routine visits to production floors across multiple locations.CompensationThe listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis' total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $120,000 to $140,000, depending on experience and skills.Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.Diversity and InclusionWe believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/InclusionWe offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.#J-18808-Ljbffr