Regional EHS Manager - Steel, EMEA/SEA

About the role

Greif, a global leader in performance packaging, is hiring a Regional EHS Manager for its steel business covering EMEA/SEA. The role leads Environmental, Health and Safety programs across an assigned region, acting as a strategic partner to operations and a key resource for facility leadership. It combines hands-on operational support with strategic leadership to strengthen EHS performance, reduce risk and align with corporate standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and operational facilities through site visits, assessments, audits and leadership engagement
• Review capital projects, equipment installations, process modifications and operational changes for EHS risks
• Support Engineering Project Approval Reviews, FATs, commissioning, startup reviews and operational readiness assessments
• Respond to significant incidents and high-risk events with remote and on-site support for investigations and corrective actions
• Coach facility leadership, EHS professionals and engineers on regulatory requirements, hazard recognition and risk management
• Help facilities identify compliance risks and develop corrective actions for audit findings and inspections
• Analyze EHS performance data and leading indicators to drive proactive risk reduction
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits and external engagements, and share lessons learned across facilities
• Drive the regional and global EHS roadmap, standardize processes and work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR and Supply Chain

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, occupational safety, engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Typically 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial or packaging environments
• Experience supporting multiple facilities, business units or regions
• Proven experience leading incident investigations, risk assessments, audits and compliance initiatives
• Preferred: experience with capital projects, machine safety, contractor safety and process risk assessments; preferred certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or ISO Lead Auditor

Required skills

• Knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, machine safety, contractor safety, energy control and risk assessment
• Incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, EHS information systems, reporting platforms and data analysis tools

The position is remote or field-based within the region, with regular travel to manufacturing sites of 50% to 70% depending on business needs, and occasional travel outside the region. The pay range is EUR 58,400 to EUR 99,400 per year, typically EUR 60,000 to EUR 78,000 for new hires.