REMOTE Compliance & EHS Manager
Our client, a growing, international logistics company is seeking an EHS & Compliance Manager to join their team on a remote basis. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving safety & compliance programs across multiple U.S. sites, with a strong focus on packaging and warehousing operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving a proactive safety culture that minimizes risk, enhances operational performance, and protects employees, contractors, and visitors.
This job is fully remote, with significant travel (50-75%). This role requires extensive travel during the first 18-24 months, with travel expectations decreasing after US-based programs are more established. Travel locations will primarily be Ohio & Alabama, and occasionally California, Pennsylvania, and Canada.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, influential leader who can partner with site teams, translate regulatory requirements into practical programs, and champion safety excellence across a geographically dispersed network.
Responsibilities:
Safety Program Development & Implementation
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs tailored to packaging, warehousing, and distribution environments.
- Standardize safety processes and procedures across all U.S. sites while allowing for site-specific adaptations.
- Lead the development of training programs, SOPs, and safety communication materials.
- Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and ergonomic evaluations to identify and mitigate hazards.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA (California OSHA experience strongly preferred), DOT, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update programs, policies, and training.
- Lead site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews; develop corrective action plans and track closure.
- Maintain required documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping for all safety and compliance activities.
Incident Management & Prevention
- Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
- Track and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with site leadership to reduce recordable injuries, improve near-miss reporting, and strengthen hazard recognition.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary safety advisor to operations, HR, engineering, and senior leadership.
- Support new site launches, equipment installations, and process changes with safety expertise.
- Lead safety committees and facilitate employee engagement initiatives.
- Provide coaching and guidance to site-level safety coordinators or champions.
Training & Development
- Develop and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, and managers.
- Ensure consistent onboarding safety training across all sites.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust content to meet operational needs.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in warehousing, packaging, distribution, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of Cal-OSHA/OSHA regulations and industry best practices
- Familiarity with EPA and hazardous materials regulations.
- Experience managing safety programs across multiple locations.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills.
Preferred
- Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or OSHA 30/50.
- Experience with automated warehousing systems, material handling equipment, or packaging lines.
- Experience implementing safety management systems (SMS) or continuous improvement frameworks.
- Bilingual English & Spanish
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong operational understanding.
- Ability to influence without authority across diverse teams.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Comfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
- Passion for building a strong safety culture and empowering frontline teams.
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