Regional Manager- Environmental, Health and Safety (Atlanta)
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Group 1 Automotive Inc. an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry is seekingan experienced and dynamic Manager Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)-Atlantato join our team.
Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity transparency professionalism teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
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
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks MVR and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Group 1 Automotive is one of the largest dealership groups in the US offering new & used cars from makes like Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Jeep, Ford, and more.