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.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Develop, implement and continually improve safety programs to improve capability and capacity to drive HSE performance and compliance .
- Proactively drive safety initiatives, including leading indicator programs that foster a preventive approach to HSE performance.
- Oversee incident claims from inception through to closure, ensuring timely resolution and corrective actions towards future prevention.
- Establish and enforce standardized environmental practices in alignment with company policies and relevant regulations.
- Track and report monthly HSE performance metrics, working with a range of stakeholders including service center managers to implement operating procedures and reporting processes.
The Regional HSE Specialist serves as a critical partner to approximately 40 (TPM) sites across the United States, driving excellence in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance. Reporting directly to the SR HSE Manager, North America, this role provides expert guidance, technical support, and strategic direction to site leadership teams to ensure full compliance with Brambles/CHEP standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
What You Will Do:
Major/Key Accountabilities
Injury Reduction Strategy & Program Implementation:
Execute regional HSE initiatives aimed at reducing workplace injuries across approximately 40 TPM locations. Ensure alignment with corporate safety goals and drive measurable improvements in safety performance across all TPM sites.
Safety-Centered Equipment Design & Advocacy:
Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure plant equipment meets Brambles’ internal safety standards. Champion continuous improvement through engineering controls that enhance both equipment and personnel safety.
Regional Equipment Guarding & Tool Safety Enhancements:
Lead cross-functional efforts to upgrade equipment guarding and engineer safer tools and machines. Ensure consistency with regional HSE strategies and compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
Risk Identification & Prioritization:
Drive proactive risk management by leading workstation risk assessments across TPM sites. Facilitate the identification, prioritization, and mitigation of high-risk activities and conditions.
Regional HSE Subject Matter Expertise:
Serve as the primary HSE expert for the assigned region, providing strategic guidance and technical support to site leadership teams. Influence decision-making and foster a culture of safety ownership.
Safety Management System Deployment & Audit Support:
Support multiple sites in sustaining a robust Safety Management System. Provide hands-on assistance with corrective actions resulting from internal and external audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) Integration:
Promote the Safety Differently philosophy by facilitating Learning Teams and embedding HOP principles into site-level safety practices. Empower frontline employees to contribute to safety solutions and continuous improvement.
Incident Management & Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and classification of all safety and environmental incidents in accordance with Brambles SOPs and applicable regulations. Develop and distribute incident reports and safety alerts to drive learning and prevention.
Data-Driven Safety Improvements:
Analyze Gap Audit results, leading indicators, internal audit findings, and risk assessment data to identify trends and drive targeted safety improvements across the region.
What You Will Bring:
Experience
5+ years of experience in a Safety role as an individual contributor and or manager of people
Skills and Knowledge
Intimate and detailed knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations in North America
Highly skilled in the use of the iCare EHS system (preferred)
Skilled communicator, both oral and written, and able to present effectively at all levels in the organization
What To Expect:
Additional Details
25-35% travel across U.S.
Role is field-based anywhere in U.S. and must be accessible to major and/or regional airport
What We Offer:
Employee Package
Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure
Benefits Day 1!
Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances
401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!
FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!
We 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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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.
Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.
With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
