Regional Safety Manager

What You Will Do

• Lead and oversee the Safety function across all facilities within the US-Can region, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, Clarios standards, and established Safety Management Systems.
• Serve as the regional Safety leader, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and EHS leadership to implement global and regional safety standards, programs, and initiatives.
• Provide technical safety expertise and guidance to facilities within the region, supporting compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive improvements in safety performance through risk identification, trend analysis, regulatory review, and implementation of effective prevention strategies.
• Lead regional safety initiatives and projects while serving as the primary point of escalation for significant safety concerns and compliance issues.

How You Will Do It

• Lead site EHS Managers, their teams, and plant leadership in maintaining compliance through audits, inspections, assessments, recordkeeping, reporting, and verification of program effectiveness.
• Partner with plant teams to develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve Safety Management Systems, including employee participation, hazard analyses, safe operating procedures, risk management, training, and communication programs.
• Assist with the investigation of incidents, injuries, occupational exposures, and compliance concerns to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to integrate safety requirements into equipment design, capital projects, operational changes, and contractor activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics, compliance status, and improvement priorities to business and operational leadership. Provide leadership and direction in the development, administration, and maintenance of safety compliance and continuous improvement program elements.
• Provide technical guidance on federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensure required regulatory requirements are implemented as well reporting and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with Regional and Global EHS subject matter experts, including Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, and Environmental teams, to address technical needs and ensure consistent application of standards across facilities.
• Evaluate regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for risk reduction and safety performance improvement.
• Support capital planning and resource allocation by identifying safety-related needs, prioritizing them, and securing support for key compliance and risk reduction initiatives. Represent the EHS function in obtaining approval for needed capital and expenses to address EHS matters.
• Manage regional safety staffing activities, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee development.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive safety and/or EHS experience in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, management systems (ISO preferred), risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the region (approximately 25%-60%).
• Experience leading, developing, and coaching safety professionals in a multi-site organization.
• Professional certifications.

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing View email address on aiapply.co . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report . We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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