Americas Regional HSE Manager

Job Summary: The Americas Regional HSE Manager can be located at any of the U.S Elementis sites (East Windsor, NJ; St. Louis, MO; Milwaukee, WI; New Martinsville, WV; Huguenot, NY; or Newberry Springs, CA). This role provides strategic and operational leadership for the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) function across North and South America, accountable for achieving Zero Harm by embedding TogetherSAFE principles and Global HSE Standards into daily operations, leadership behaviors, and decision‑making. The position leads continuous improvement of HSE performance, regulatory compliance, and safety culture across the Americas while ensuring alignment with global HSE strategy, policies, and standards. Leadership, Culture & Strategy Champion Zero Harm as a core business priority and reinforce safety accountability at all levels. Embed TogetherSAFE principles across all Americas sites. Ensure consistent implementation and adherence to Global HSE Standards and Life‑Saving Rules. Partner with Global HSE leadership to develop, communicate, and implement HSE standards. Act as a key member of the Americas leadership team, influencing business decisions through a strong HSE perspective. HSE Management Systems & Compliance Provide strong leadership to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and HSE standards across the Americas. Ensure effective incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions. Support site leadership in managing relationships with regulatory and government agencies. Coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification). Operational Excellence & Risk Management Provide guidance on environmental management, occupational and process safety, emergency response, fire protection, and industrial hygiene. Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation to prevent serious injuries, fatalities, and environmental incidents. Oversee regional HSE audits, inspections, and compliance reviews for the region. Ensure consistent incident learning, trend analysis, and sharing of best practices across sites. People & Capability Development Develop and strengthen the Americas HSE organization through coaching and mentoring of site HSE professionals. Build and maintain a strong, inclusive team culture by encouraging collaboration, peer support, and open communication, ensuring resources and best practices are shared effectively. Support delivery of HSE training programs and competencies aligned with legislation and internal standards. Foster a strong safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, empowerment, and alignment with Zero Harm, TogetherSAFE, Global HSE Standards, and Life‑Saving Rules. Collaboration & Communication Align regional HSE strategies with site leadership and other key functions to ensure consistent execution, integration, and shared ownership of HSE goals and performance metrics across the Americas. Coordinate and facilitate regional HSE meetings and initiatives to drive collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across sites. Decision Making The Americas Regional HSE Manager operates with a high level of autonomy in managing day‑to‑day and tactical HSE activities across the Americas, including regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, incident oversight, and implementation of HSE management systems aligned with Zero Harm and TogetherSAFE. The role is empowered to set regional HSE priorities, direct site HSE resources, approve corrective and preventive actions, engage with regulatory agencies, and intervene or elevate operations when significant safety or compliance risks are identified. Job Competencies Collaborates: Works in a matrix environment with site leaders, Global HSE, business functions, regulators, and cross‑functional partners, requiring strong collaboration to align strategies, share best practices, and achieve shared HSE objectives. Manages Complexity: Operates across multiple sites, regulatory frameworks, and manufacturing environments, demanding the ability to synthesize complex, sometimes conflicting information for effective risk management, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance. Strategic Mindset: Looks ahead to future risks and opportunities, translating them into proactive HSE strategies that drive Zero Harm, align regional initiatives with global HSE strategy, and influence operational decisions. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for achieving Zero Harm and consistent application of Global HSE Standards, supporting strong governance, corrective action follow‑through, and performance consistency across sites. Communicates Effectively: Tailors clear, multi‑mode communication to influence senior leaders, engage site teams, lead incident learning, and reinforce TogetherSAFE behaviors across diverse audiences. Technical Knowledge and Skills Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and management systems (e.g., ISO 45001). Environmental compliance standards (EPA) and management systems (e.g., ISO 14001). Process Safety Management (PSM) elements and systems (mechanical integrity, PSI, MoC, PHA). Incident investigation and root cause analysis. Position Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience: Minimum 10 years of HSE experience, including at least 5 years in chemical manufacturing and 5 years in a management or leadership role. IT Skills: Proficiency in EHS Management systems, Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English. Travel: United States approximately 35%; Brazil approximately 0–5%. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elementis Global