EHS Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

About the role

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations, developing proactive EHS strategies, supporting operational performance, and championing initiatives that strengthen workplace safety and sustainability across the site.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security management systems
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, OSHA standards, RC14001, ISO14001, and other applicable requirements
• Drive site safety initiatives and foster a culture focused on injury prevention and operational excellence
• Sustain sustainability and KAITEKI initiatives across the facility
• Lead risk assessments, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and process safety initiatives
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Leadership teams to identify and resolve EHSS risks
• Develop annual EHS plans, goals, metrics, and continuous improvement strategies
• Maintain key EHS performance indicators and site metrics
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the EHSS team and site leadership support personnel
• Facilitate EHS awareness, employee training, and engagement initiatives throughout the facility
• Support cross-functional teams focused on operational and safety improvements
• Participate as a key member of the site leadership team supporting plant-wide decision-making
• Manage internal and external EHSS audits and corrective action programs
• Partner with departments to improve housekeeping, 5S, safety performance, and operational compliance
• Support investigations, reporting, and corrective actions related to incidents, releases, and risk reduction efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field
• 3–5 years of EHSS management experience in an industrial environment or 10+ years of related EHS leadership experience
• Strong understanding of OSHA, environmental compliance, and industrial safety practices
• Experience within manufacturing or industrial operations environments required
• Knowledge of plastics manufacturing preferred
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as DMAIC preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel

Qualifications

• Lead critical safety and sustainability initiatives within a growing manufacturing organization
• Influence plant-wide operational and cultural improvements
• Work alongside experienced operations and leadership teams
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change in environmental, health, and safety performance
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package