Regional Manager, Health, Safety and Environment
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
At Brambles (CHEP), safety isn’t a checkbox—it’s a promise. We’re looking for a Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead, inspire, and elevate HSE performance across our U.S. operations. This is a high impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, and culture.If you’re passionate about protecting people, strengthening systems, and influencing leaders across a complex, multi site footprint, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference nationwide.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Deliver strategic objectives by leading, mentoring, and developing a team of HSE specialists, ensuring consistent delivery of organizational safety and other related objectives and building a high-performing team.
- Ensure compliance with safety management systems, environmental legislation, and risk management processes, serving as a key advisor on regulatory and industry standards.
- Participate in working groups and steerco’s to represent the regional direction.
- Oversee and manage all HSE reporting requirements, providing regular updates to regional leadership, Brambles, and external bodies.
- Engage in risk assessments to identify safety, security, business interruption and environmental risks, developing and executing plans to mitigate those risks.
- Act as the subject matter expert in human and organizational performance, promoting and leading training initiatives and facilitating learning teams at the site level.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to share and implement good practices, driving continuous improvement in HSE performance across operations and the broader business.
- Coach and guide managers, leaders, and safety professionals on safety leadership, promoting a culture of safety at all levels of the business.
As the Regional Manager, Health, Safety & Environment – U.S., you will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of HSE programs across CHEP’s U.S. operations. You’ll act as both a strategic partner and a hands‑on leader—ensuring strong regulatory compliance while building a proactive, resilient safety culture.
Regulatory Compliance & Standards Implementation
You’ll ensure U.S. operations consistently align with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state regulations, serving as a trusted advisor to leaders during inspections and regulatory interactions. You’ll also implement and reinforce global and regional HSE policies, procedures, and standards, translating them into practical, site‑level execution.
HSE Program Leadership
You’ll develop, execute, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental programs across the U.S. footprint. Working closely with operational leaders, you’ll support hazard identification, risk assessments, and the implementation of effective controls, embedding HSE into daily operations rather than treating it as a standalone function.
Incident Management
When serious incidents occur, you’ll take the lead—driving high‑quality investigations, root‑cause analysis, learning teams, and corrective actions that prevent recurrence. You’ll track, analyze, and interpret incident data and trends, using insights to recommend targeted actions that reduce risk and improve performance.
Audit & Risk Assessment
You’ll support and participate in HSE audits across U.S. sites, strengthening audit outcomes and ensuring timely closure of corrective actions. You’ll also play a key role in annual risk assessments and HSE planning cycles, helping prioritize resources and initiatives where they matter most.
Training & Culture Building
You’ll facilitate engaging HSE training programs and coach both leadership teams and frontline employees. Your focus will be on strengthening safety culture—driving ownership, accountability, and visible leadership commitment across diverse operational environments.
Reporting & Analytics
You’ll maintain accurate, reliable HSE metrics, producing clear and actionable monthly and quarterly reports for leadership. By turning data into insight, you’ll help guide decisions and demonstrate progress against safety and environmental goals.
Contractor & Vendor Safety
You’ll oversee contractor and vendor safety programs, including prequalification and ongoing performance management, ensuring all partners meet CHEP’s safety expectations and standards.
Emergency Preparedness
You’ll support the development, review, and annual validation of emergency response plans at all sites—ensuring readiness, compliance, and confidence in high‑risk or crisis situations.
Your Scope & Influence
- Geography: United States (national responsibility)
- Footprint: ~16 CHEP sites, with occasional support to Subco locations
- Stakeholders: Operations, Engineering, Automation, Sales, Leadership Teams, Regulators, and External Partners
- Travel: Approximately 40–60%, based on projects and audit cycles
- Leadership: Direct leadership of the U.S. HSE Coordinator, with influence across site leadership teams
What Success Looks Like
You’ll know you’re succeeding when:
- Safety incidents and severity rates are trending down year over year
- Regulatory inspections are smooth, compliant, and well‑managed
- Audits show consistent improvement and timely closure of actions
- Leaders and frontline teams actively engage in safety conversations
- Risks are identified early—and mitigated before incidents occur
What You Bring - We’re looking for a confident, credible HSE leader who can influence at every level.
You’ll need:
- 7+ years of HSE experience, ideally in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and U.S. regulatory frameworks
- Proven experience leading HSE programs across multiple sites
- Hands‑on expertise in audits, investigations, and risk assessments
- The ability to influence in a matrixed organization with competing priorities
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
- Willingness to travel extensively across the U.S.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Human & Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Knowledge of ISO 45001
- Spanish language capability
Remote Type
Fully RemoteSkills to succeed in the role
Coaching, Collaboration, Disruptive Thinking, Environmental Health And Safety, Feedback, Health and Safety, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems, Inclusive Leadership, Internal Auditing, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Process Safety, Product Safety, Project Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Guidelines, Self-Awareness, Training Program DevelopmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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