From QXO's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products.
The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.
What you'll do:
As a Regional Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for QXO, you will be a field-based safety leader responsible for driving proactive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and cultural transformation across assigned branch and transportation operations. Reporting to the Director of EHS, this role is critical to executing QXO’s EHS Strategic Vision, transitioning the organization from incident-driven compliance to a system-based, learning-focused, and resilient safety culture.
You will partner closely with operations leadership, transportation teams, and centralized EHS resources to anticipate risk, strengthen systems, and empower frontline decision-making, with a primary focus on preventing Potential Serious Incidents and Fatalities (pSIFs) and Significant Incidents and Fatalities (SIFs).
This role would support multiple states.
Strategic Execution & Safety Leadership
Execute QXO’s EHS Strategy at the regional level, aligning branch activities with enterprise priorities across Programs & Systems Excellence, People & Culture, Risk Reduction, and Physical Security.
Serve as a visible safety leader who reinforces the principle that safety is a business driver, not a compliance checkbox.
Translate corporate strategy into practical, field-level actions that improve risk visibility, decision quality, and operational resilience.
Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) Integration
Apply HOP principles in investigations, learning teams, coaching, and leadership interactions:
Error is normal
Learning is vital
Context matters
Response matters
Leadership enables
Lead learning-based reviews for pSIFs, SIFs, and high-potential near misses, focusing on system improvements rather than individual blame.
Coach site leaders on Just Culture expectations and effective responses to incidents and unsafe conditions.
Risk Identification & Proactive Risk Reduction
Drive structured hazard identification through job hazard analyses, branch assessments, and near-miss reporting, emphasizing severity potential over injury outcomes.
Support and maintain the QXO Risk Register, ensuring high-risk exposures are identified, prioritized, and mitigated.
Partner with operations to design and improve processes, layouts, equipment, and workflows that reduce exposure to serious injury and fatality risk.
Regulatory Compliance & Technical Expertise
Maintain expert knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations applicable to warehousing, fleet, and delivery operations.
Serve as the regional point of contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries, ensuring consistent and professional engagement.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA requirements.
Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, and leading-indicator-based performance management.
Ability to influence leaders at all levels using data, coaching, and practical solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
Willingness to travel regularly within assigned region.
Preferred certifications: CSP, OHST, or equivalent.
What you'll earn
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
Paid training and certifications
Legal assistance and identity protection
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation
, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Responsibilities
As a Regional Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for QXO, you will be a field-based safety leader responsible for driving proactive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and cultural transformation across assigned branch and transportation operations. Reporting to the Director of EHS, this role is critical to executing QXO’s EHS Strategic Vision, transitioning the organization from incident-driven compliance to a system-based, learning-focused, and resilient safety culture.
You will partner closely with operations leadership, transportation teams, and centralized EHS resources to anticipate risk, strengthen systems, and empower frontline decision-making, with a primary focus on preventing Potential Serious Incidents and Fatalities (pSIFs) and Significant Incidents and Fatalities (SIFs).
This role would support multiple states.
Strategic Execution & Safety Leadership
Execute QXO’s EHS Strategy at the regional level, aligning branch activities with enterprise priorities across Programs & Systems Excellence, People & Culture, Risk Reduction, and Physical Security.
Serve as a visible safety leader who reinforces the principle that safety is a business driver, not a compliance checkbox.
Translate corporate strategy into practical, field-level actions that improve risk visibility, decision quality, and operational resilience.
Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) Integration
Apply HOP principles in investigations, learning teams, coaching, and leadership interactions:
Error is normal
Learning is vital
Context matters
Response matters
Leadership enables
Lead learning-based reviews for pSIFs, SIFs, and high-potential near misses, focusing on system improvements rather than individual blame.
Coach site leaders on Just Culture expectations and effective responses to incidents and unsafe conditions.
Risk Identification & Proactive Risk Reduction
Drive structured hazard identification through job hazard analyses, branch assessments, and near-miss reporting, emphasizing severity potential over injury outcomes.
Support and maintain the QXO Risk Register, ensuring high-risk exposures are identified, prioritized, and mitigated.
Partner with operations to design and improve processes, layouts, equipment, and workflows that reduce exposure to serious injury and fatality risk.
Regulatory Compliance & Technical Expertise
Maintain expert knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations applicable to warehousing, fleet, and delivery operations.
Serve as the regional point of contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries, ensuring consistent and professional engagement.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA requirements.
Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, and leading-indicator-based performance management.
Ability to influence leaders at all levels using data, coaching, and practical solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
Willingness to travel regularly within assigned region.
Preferred certifications: CSP, OHST, or equivalent.
Employer application notice
Equal opportunity and accommodations
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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