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 1’s 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 Automotive’s Environment, Health & Safety programs across their assigned region’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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 Worker’s comp injuries
• Confident and effective at delivering presentations
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills; ability to influence without authority
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel regionally 50–70% 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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