Regional EHS Manager

As a Regional EHS Manager at Sika, your primary responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. You will coordinate industrial hygiene activities, conduct audits, and ensure all regulatory reporting is completed timely. Your role also involves supporting contractor qualifications and leading OSHA inspections and training, preparing training plans for site leadership, and actively participating in corporate EHS audits.

To qualify for the Regional EHS Manager role at Sika, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in computer skills is vital, alongside the ability to make critical decisions, manage safety initiatives, and embrace changes in regulatory requirements.

Success as a Regional EHS Manager at Sika requires a combination of technical knowledge and soft skills. You'll need strong decision-making capabilities, accuracy in your work, and the initiative to tackle challenges. Additionally, qualities such as teamwork, respect for others, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure are essential to contribute effectively to Sika's safety culture.

Sika is committed to continuous improvement and professional development for its Regional EHS Managers. You'll have opportunities for training, access to resources such as the Gensuite system, and participate in community practices on safety. Additionally, you'll be part of a team that encourages sharing knowledge and skills among professionals in the EHS field, ensuring you grow and excel in your role.

As a Regional EHS Manager at Sika, you will be responsible for developing and implementing various training programs. This includes training site leadership on safety initiatives, conducting EHS training for new supervisors and managers, and delivering more complex EHS training tailored to specific needs at the manufacturing sites. You'll play an integral role in enhancing the safety skill set within Sika’s teams.

In answering this question, highlight specific instances where you ensured compliance with regulations such as OSHA or EPA. Detail the tools or methods you used and the result of your efforts, illustrating your hands-on knowledge and proactive stance in promoting safety and compliance in previous roles.

Discuss how you assess training needs and develop tailored training programs. Provide examples of training sessions you've conducted, focusing on interactivity and engagement to ensure employees understood the safety protocols. Mention how you measure the effectiveness of these training sessions to ensure continuous improvement.

Explain your commitment to ongoing education, such as attending workshops, webinars, or subscribing to relevant publications. Mention any professional organizations you are a part of and share how proactive learning has benefited your past roles in maintaining compliance.

Choose a specific safety initiative and outline the steps you took to implement it. Describe the challenges you faced, the solutions you came up with, and the positive outcomes of the initiative. Make sure to quantify results if possible, such as reduced incidents or improved compliance scores.

Discuss your systematic approach to conducting risk assessments, including identifying hazards, assessing risks, and developing control measures. Provide an example of a risk assessment you conducted and what steps you took to mitigate the identified risks in the workplace.

Share any specific experiences you have with investigating workplace incidents, including how you gather information, analyze data, and develop corrective actions. Highlight your ability to involve team members in the investigation process to promote a culture of safety.

Explain the techniques you use to foster a culture of safety, such as encouraging open communication, recognizing safe behaviors, and involving employees in safety committees. Illustrate with examples of how these initiatives led to better safety outcomes in your past positions.

Identify critical tools and software you've utilized, like Gensuite or similar EHS management systems. Discuss how these tools help streamline compliance reporting, track incidents, and manage training, ensuring they contribute to effective EHS management.

Share techniques for addressing conflicts constructively, emphasizing your communication skills and ability to listen to employee concerns. Illustrate your approach with an example where resolution led to better understanding and compliance.

Reflect on potential challenges, such as staying updated with changing regulations or managing diverse teams across multiple sites. Discuss how you tackle these challenges using organizational skills, team engagement, and continuous learning to ensure success in your role.