EHS Manager

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Our technologies are trusted in advanced materials, color solutions, performance coatings, and consumer products, impacting applications such as durable vehicles, batteries, appliances, energy-efficient building materials, decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz operates over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices across six continents, employing 4,500 individuals.

About the role

The EHS Manager leads environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. This role provides EHS leadership for manufacturing operations while coordinating compliance activities across sites in the Americas and collaborating with global EHS partners. The position develops and implements EHS programs, builds organizational capability through training, and drives initiatives that promote workplace safety and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, and systems, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Drive a strong safety culture by conducting risk assessments, audits, and inspections; leading incident and near-miss investigations; implementing corrective actions; and overseeing emergency response preparedness.
• Coordinate EHS compliance activities across sites in the Americas, collaborate with global EHS partners, and support customer safety, environmental, and regulatory audits and surveys.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, provide guidance to leaders and employees, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain required EHS records, reports, and performance metrics.
• Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives, including hazardous material management, waste and recycling programs, energy conservation, and data-driven improvements to environmental and safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of hands-on environmental, health, and safety experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience within EHS.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with experience managing compliance programs, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience coordinating EHS compliance across multiple sites or regions.
• Experience developing sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay and variable incentive programs.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

Pay

$106,670.15 - $133,337.69

Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Location

Ashtabula, OH