Regional EHS Manager

About Us

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of doors and windows, with a history dating back to 1960 and operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, we serve both residential and commercial construction markets—designing, producing, and distributing high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related products.

In Europe, we have more than 6,000 employees across 26 facilities, including a strong presence in the UK and Baltics. Our mission is to bring beauty and security to the spaces that matter most—and to do so safely, sustainably, and reliably.

As we continue to invest in operational excellence, we’re looking for talented professionals who want to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and care—for our people, our products, and the communities we serve.

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Who We're Looking For

We’re hiring a Regional EHS Manager to lead environmental health and safety across our UK and Baltic operations. This is a high-impact role for someone with strong EHS leadership experience in manufacturing, a practical mindset, and the ability to work across sites and borders. You’ll manage a skilled team of EHS professionals and work closely with regional leaders to implement our European EHS strategy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, supporting teams, and driving meaningful change.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and support the European EHS strategy in your region

  • Lead and develop a team of EHS managers and specialists across multiple sites, and guide site teams in meeting EHS goals and maintaining compliance

  • Conduct audits, assess risk areas, and improve site-level safety systems

  • Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external authorities

  • Oversee the EHS aspects of strategic projects, including site transitions

  • Monitor and analyze incident and performance data to guide improvements

  • Coordinate regional EHS activities and working groups to share best practices

  • Build trust and engagement with site managers to ensure EHS ownership

  • Identify and develop high-potential EHS talent within your team

  • Report EHS performance to regional leadership and the European EHS Director

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What You'll Bring

  • At least 5 years of EHS management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams across multiple sites and countries

  • Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and systems

  • A proactive, collaborative leadership style with the confidence to influence at all levels

  • Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal

  • Professional EHS qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent)

  • Degree-level education in a relevant field

  • Fluent in English; Estonian or Latvian is a strong advantage

  • Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and Baltics (up to 50%)

Why Join Us

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Strong Team

Be part of a well-structured, skilled, and supportive EHS team.

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Strategic Impact

Participate in regular team events, leadership meetings, and development conversations.

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Exciting Projects

Play a central role in delivering a long-term EHS strategy with real business impact.

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Structured Onboarding

Enjoy a clear onboarding process, including hands-on training in Latvia and Estonia.

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Team Engagement

Get involved in exciting regional projects, including facility transitions and strategy development.

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Lead with Purpose

Invest in operational excellence, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
and care.

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