Regional HSE Expert

Global Job Title: Health & Safety Professional

Department: Environmental, Health and Safety

Reports To: Head of EHS Operations

Location: Ashtabula, OH / Huron, OH

Position Summary

Manages company’s HSE function in accordance with global / regional policies and procedures to meet the business requirements. As part of a multifunctional team, will partner with all areas of our organization to develop effective and progressive safety solutions to drive a culture of safety excellence and performance improvement, with sustainable change.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

• Serve as a champion of safe behaviors and safe manufacturing practices by working in close partnership with management, employees, and HSE professionals to raise hazard awareness and prevent injuries.
• Collaborate with operations and employees to review, implement, and sustain company-wide programs such as behavior-based safety, non-routine task evaluations, risk assessments, ISO safety/environmental standards, and corporate policies.
• Provide proactive, team-based guidance when reviewing engineering controls or design changes to reduce risks (e.g., machine guarding, ergonomics, traffic, fire/explosion, noise, upset conditions).
• Work with operations, and employees to conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and jointly develop effective, timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with environmental professionals and operations teams to complete inspection, monitoring, testing, and reporting requirements for environmental permits (air, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste).
• Guide and support the team in preparing accurate, timely environmental reports for government agencies through collaborative review.
• Ensure regulatory and internal environmental reporting is satisfied by engaging cross-functional partners in analyzing and addressing environmental incidents.
• Provide technical expertise while encouraging joint problem-solving for environmental issues across Ashtabula and Huron Campus.
• Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels through face-to-face meetings, large group presentations, phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Prepare the site and team to interact with regulatory authorities (OSHA, MSHA, PA DEP, EPA) in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Partner with Global and Regional HSE resources to bring in outside expertise and pilot new programs.
• Drive innovation by working with site leadership to develop forward-thinking, risk-reducing solutions.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, team-oriented culture by assessing and addressing staffing, training, development, and coaching needs in collaboration with leadership.

Position Requirements

1. Formal Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety / related Engineering / Science field and or equivalent HSE experience

2. Knowledge & Experience:

Preferred:

• 5–8 years of progressive HSE experience, including at least 3 years of team leadership, coaching, and mentorin

• Demonstrated comfort and skill in public speaking and presenting to large groups

• CSP certification 

• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements

• Training in ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 preferred

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online platforms, with data analysis capabilities

• Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to bring diverse perspectives into discussion