Regional Manager- Environmental, Health and Safety

Regional Manager Environmental Health and Safety

Group 1 Automotive Inc. is a Fortune 250 company with $20 billion in annual revenues in 2024. The Company owns and operates automotive dealerships franchises and collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom. Group 1s Corporate Headquarters are located at 730 Town and Country Suite 500 Houston TX 77024.

Group 1 seeks to hire a Regional Manager Environmental Health and Safety. The position reports to the Director EHS.

Position Overview

Regional EHS Managers are the frontline leaders responsible for executing Group 1 Automotives Environment Health & Safety programs across their assigned regions dealerships and collision centers. They serve as trusted safety partners to regional and field leadership deliver hands-on support training and program implementation to drive a positive proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.

Description of Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include the following for the assigned region:

• Program Implementation Roll out corporate EHS programs and ensure dealership compliance with safety standards
• Field Leadership Support Act as the go-to EHS resource for Market Directors General Managers Service Directors and Fixed Ops leaders
• Training & Coaching Deliver safety training and toolbox talks; coach on-site leaders on leading safe behaviors
• Audits & Inspections Conduct site audits and job hazard assessments; ensure timely closure of action items
• Incident Response Support incident investigations and root cause analysis; track corrective actions
• Data & Reporting Submit TRIR LTIR and vehicle incident data; support data quality and dashboard inputs
• Contractor Oversight Ensure vendor safety compliance during facility work construction or maintenance
• Culture Building Promote safety campaigns and recognition; share best practices across regions. Ability to understand and connect with people build trust and mediate disputes to foster a collaborative environment
• Team Management Manage EHS Administrators daily activities and performance
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent experience in safety or operations will be considered
• 5 years of safety risk or operations leadership in a multi-site environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and vehicle service-related hazards
• Knowledge of EHS management software and tools
• Comfortable working in auto dealerships service bays and shop-floor environments
• Ability to clearly explain safety procedures lead and motivate employees
• Strong knowledge managing Workers comp injuries
• Confident and effective at delivering presentations
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills; ability to influence without authority
• Valid drivers license; ability to travel regionally 5070% of the time

Why Group 1 Automotive

Group 1 Automotive is a leading operator of automotive dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. We are committed to operating with Integrity Transparency Professionalism Teamwork and Respect and we invest in our people to help them grow and succeed.

If you are passionate about safety compliance and operational excellence this may be the opportunity to accelerate your career with one of the best companies in automotive retail.

All applicants must pass pre-employment testing including background checks and drug testing.

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

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