Manager, Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene

About the role

We are looking for a Manager, Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene to join our Global Business Services team remotely within the US. As a Manager, Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene, you will be responsible for leading and advancing the OSIH strategy and regulatory compliance across North America. You will ensure effective implementation of risk-based safety and Industrial Hygiene programs, promote a strong safety culture, and enable digital and standardized approaches to OSIH management, by ensuring regulatory compliance, driving serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention, industrial hygiene excellence while supporting EHS operational performance working collaboratively with Operating Divisions, Sites, Corporate Centers, Audit teams, and technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Drive the North America OSIH strategy and requirements by defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability models, while standardizing and simplifying OSIH procedures and requirements.
• Ensure region‑wide compliance with applicable regulations such as OSHA, CSA, and NOM, and monitor regulatory developments and changes to maintain alignment.
• Develop and support comprehensive industrial hygiene programs and teams across North America by leading initiatives that include exposure assessments and the monitoring and control of chemical, physical, and ergonomic hazards, ensuring programs are compliant and effective.
• Lead OSIH safety programs and strengthen safety culture by guiding expert services teams that provide support across all OSIH safety programs, including contractor safety.
• Drive the identification and management of critical risks, support life‑saving rules and critical safety standards, promote proactive risk identification and ownership, and ensure effective learning from high‑potential incidents and near misses, while supporting the exchange and implementation of Americas‑wide safety culture initiatives.
• Implement and enhance digital EHS platforms and reporting tools by leveraging data analytics to identify trends and predict risks, while improving data integration across safety, industrial hygiene, and operational systems.
• Develop and support competency‑based OSIH training programs to strengthen workforce capability and ensure alignment with safety, industrial hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, assessments, and KPIs by benchmarking performance against industry standards such as ACC Responsible Care, while leading root cause analysis and lessons learned processes to reinforce sustainable improvements.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, with a CSP Certification.
• Advanced degrees and/or CIH Certification will be a plus.
• Possess 10+ years of experience in EHS, industrial hygiene in a manufacturing or chemical environment, with proven strategic leadership experience in multi-site or regional roles.
• Have strong knowledge of North American regulatory frameworks (OSHA, CSA, NOM), strong understanding of regulatory compliance and deep technical expertise in Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene.
• Display excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels and change management skills.
• Show data-driven decision-making skills and digital mindset.
• Are able and willing to travel 50% of the time.

Pay

The competitive pay range for this role is $172,400 – $215,500. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well‑being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back‑up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!