EHS Regional Director, CAPT, AMER

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The Regional EHS Director oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across multiple sites in North America (ex-Mexico), providing technical and tactical support with the goal of being “best in class” in the introduction and effectiveness of Tenneco EH&S strategies. Acting as bridge between the Global EH&S team and the manufacturing plants, with a focus on Plant execution EH&S initiatives.  

The Regional EHS Director ensure the adherence to national and local regulations and corporate policies, lead risk management efforts, and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the region. Focus on execution / implementation of the Tenneco EH&S strategy in Manufacturing plants, as defined by the global EH&S team and the local Operations leadership. Ensure that all Manufacturing Plants in coverage quickly and effectively adopt all EH&S projects / strategies. The position may be based in Plymouth, Michigan and reports directly to the Exec Director EHS, Americas of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of approximately 10 direct reports and additional indirects, comprising EHS managers and staff at the various manufacturing facilities within geographic and business scope, leveraging that team for this role’s ultimate success.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team to improve technical and soft skills for success within Tenneco.
• Alignment across all plants of the actions required to achieve zero incidents.
• Ensure all required reporting is updated and accurate in a timely manner
• Tracking and follow up across all plants to ensure introduction timelines are met and actions closed
• Identify and correct knowledge gaps within plant teams
• Facilitate and “read across” of lessons learnt and follow up on the effectiveness at a plant level
• Develop, implement, and maintain regional EHS policies, procedures, and programs aligned with corporate standards and applicable regulations
• Ensure compliance with relevant EHS laws, including enforceable consensus standards, environmental regulations, and labor health and safety laws
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and enforce corrective actions with the plant team
• Support the plant thorough incident investigations, root cause analyses, and reporting to prevent recurrence
• Deliver EHS training and awareness programs specially made to local workforce needs
• Collaborate with operations and management teams to implement EHS best practices into daily workflows
• Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics to senior management
• Support the sites in the emergency preparedness and response plans
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives and compliance with emissions, waste, and water discharge regulations
• Coordinate with applicable national and state regulatory agencies such as EPA , OSHA, among federal and local agencies during inspections and compliance audits

Minimum Requirements

Education:  Four (4) year degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental discipline or equivalent; Relevant advanced degree preferred

Experience: 7+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety program management and employee training. 

Skills

• Required hard skills

• Must have clear communication and writing skills in English.
• Proficiency to convey information at multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50% of the time with up to 75% travel to designated areas.
• Strong team-building skills
• Strong organizational skills including ability to manage large number of disparate projects and to track projects through completion
• Working knowledge of cross-functional EHS disciplines
• Adept at development and utilization of software solutions
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage (e.g., managing varied interests representing potential conflicts)
• Ability to lead and support cross-functional process improvement teams
• Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent).
• Proficiency in local languages preferred
• Knowledge of applicable regulations relevant to workplace safety and environmental management
• Familiarity with labor laws related to occupational health and safety
• Knowledge in Enhesa
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining EHS management systems based on international standards like ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Ability to support the sites on integrating regulatory requirements into the EHS management system to ensure full compliance
• Skills in developing documentation, procedures and controls that support continuous improvement and certification readiness
• Experience conducting internal and external audits to verify system effectiveness and compliance.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret EHS metrics and drive performance improvements.
• Required soft skills
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to inspire and motivate all levels of the organization to take ownership of EHS responsibilities, breaking the perception that EHS is solely the Director’s or EHS organization’s job. Leading by example both on the shop floor and in strategic meetings is crucial
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Mindset: Uses data and incident reports to identify trends and underlying issues. Applies critical thinking to develop effective corrective actions and preventive measures
• Communication Skills: Clear, persuasive communication to convey the importance of EHS across departments and management. Skilled at listening to frontline workers concerns and translating them into actionable improvements, as well as reporting effectively to senior leadership
• Accountability and Integrity: Holds self and others accountable for EHS outcomes. Demonstrates integrity by consistently enforcing standards and following through on commitments
• Adaptability and Resilience: Deal with changing regulations, operational challenges and cultural resistance with flexibility and persistence
• Driving for Results: Focuses on achieving measurable improvements in EHS performance by setting clear goals, prioritizing actions, and maintaining momentum. Ensures that strategies translate into effective execution and tangible outcomes

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