What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional EHS Leader position at Apex Tool Group?
The Regional EHS Leader position is responsible for implementing plans and coordinating environmental health and safety activities to ensure regulatory requirements and regulations are met for protecting human health and the environment. The position assists the Sr. Regional EHS Manager with implementing EHS programs at various facilities within the Region that helps ensure that company EHS policies and procedures are adhered to, thereby helping to ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. This position will be based at our Apex, NC Distribution Center and will serve as the site EHS Leader in addition to regional responsibilities. This role partners with site operations and administrative leaders; and serves as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation and implementation of local and government regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety.
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EHS Program Leadership & Support
- Partner with business units across the region to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.
- Support regional projects by collaborating with the Sr. Regional EHS Manager to establish EHS objectives and provide guidance.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs and educational materials.
- Serve as the local EHS subject matter expert for assigned facilities.
- Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and safe work practices.
Compliance, Auditing & Continuous Improvement
- Implement, maintain, and improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct environmental and safety audits to verify regulatory compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Track and report key EHS performance metrics and support corrective action plans.
- Lead safety management programs, hazard mitigation efforts, and hazardous waste management activities.
- Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain emergency response, fire prevention, and incident reporting programs.
Environmental Reporting & Recordkeeping
- Manage environmental and safety reporting requirements, including OSHA logs, hazardous waste records, air emissions, wastewater reporting, and other regulatory documentation.
- Maintain chemical inventories and ensure accurate compliance records.
- Monitor adherence to environmental and occupational health and safety regulations.
Workers' Compensation & Injury Management
- Lead workers' compensation activities, including return-to-work programs and claim administration.
- Investigate workplace injuries and collaborate with management to reduce future risk.
- Communicate significant incidents to key stakeholders and support enterprise-wide safety awareness initiatives.
Regulatory & External Agency Interaction
- Coordinate insurance and regulatory inspections for assigned facilities.
- Assist with agency audits and provide required documentation.
- Lead corrective actions resulting from inspections, complaints, or compliance findings.
Carolina Star Program Leadership (Apex, NC)
- Lead participation in the North Carolina Department of Labor Voluntary Protection Program.
- Attend monthly meetings and annual conferences.
- Obtain and maintain Special Star Team Member certification and participate in audit activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, or related field is required
- Prefer 2-5 years of experience working in an EHS related function, with 1-2 years of leadership experience; preferably in manufacturing.
- Ability to travel 25-50%
- Advanced knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the industry
- Advanced communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills to deliver complex information effectively to diverse audiences at multiple levels within the company.
- Experienced in developing training programs for environmental health and safety.
- Experienced with cause mapping and incident tools.
- Working knowledge of common business software and communication applications, particularly Microsoft office
- Proficiency with understanding loss run reporting, building complex spreadsheets, and basic data processing/reporting.
Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.