Regional Environmental, Health & Safety Manager - Eastern US

Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Eastern US

The Regional EHS Manager serves as an EHS Business Partner to our Northeast & Southeast regions in the US and is responsible for driving a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship across multiple locations within the regions. This role provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction to ensure all operations meet or exceed regulatory and company EHS standards. The Regional EHS Manager partners with operations, fleet, maintenance, and leadership teams to implement effective programs that protect employees, customers, and company assets.

Location and Travel

This is a remote position with up 75% travel primarily to our depots within our Northeast & Southeast regions. The ideal candidate will be located near a depot as follows:

Northeast: Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, DC/Baltimore, Detroit, Hartford, Indianapolis, Long Island, Newark, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rochester.

Southeast: Atlanta, Birmingham, Central Florida, Columbia, Greensboro, Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, Pensacola, Richmond, Valdosta.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000 annually, plus a 15% bonus opportunity. Please note that the base salary will vary based on geographic location, market conditions, and the candidate's experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and procedures across assigned locations.

• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.

• Partner with regional and local leadership to identify safety trends, develop corrective actions, and monitor performance metrics.

• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of corrective and preventive actions.

• Deliver and coordinate EHS training, including new hire orientation, safety meetings, and specialized regulatory training.

• Oversee environmental programs including waste management, spill prevention, and sustainability initiatives.

• Manage EHS data reporting and ensure accurate tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Serve as a subject matter expert for regional leadership and field operations on EHS matters.

• Promote employee engagement and accountability for safety through proactive communication, coaching, and recognition.

• Collaborate with corporate EHS to align regional programs with company-wide strategy and compliance goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to travel up to 75% within the regions

• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, including multi-site or regional management.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive cultural change across diverse teams.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Safety, Engineering, or related field.

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, or CIH

Core Competencies

• Strategic and hands-on leadership

• Risk assessment and mitigation

• Regulatory compliance and reporting

• Training and communication

• Data-driven decision making

• Continuous improvement mindset

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Inclusive Employer

At Restaurant Technologies, we celebrate diversity, believe in equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law."

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us by email at RTCareers@rti-inc.com or call 1-888-796-4997.

Restaurant Technologies is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Culture & Benefits

Our employees are the foundation of our success and we take care of them! Our comprehensive benefits include professional development, competitive health care coverage, incentives and a healthy work and life balance. We've cultivated an award-winning workplace for driven team members who enjoy a fast pace and rapid growth balanced by a flexible and supportive environment. We've earned recognition as a "Best Place to Work," by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal along with The Minnesota Work Life Champions Award while consistently earning a spot on Minnesota's Fastest Growing Companies list. In addition, we've earned numerous awards from our customer base who consider Restaurant Technologies a valued strategic partner.

Who We Are

Restaurant Technologies is the leading provider of highly innovative and value-enhancing bulk cooking oil management services to the food service industry. Our solution is environmentally sound, highly efficient and creates a safer, more productive work environment for restaurant personnel. With over 35,000 existing customers we are an established, profitable mid-sized company poised for double-digit growth in the coming year. We are headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota with a growing number of sites strategically located across the U.S. serving over 41 metropolitan markets.