A global specialty chemicals company is looking to appoint an EHS Manager to oversee EHS compliance for their site south of Champaign, IL. The EHS Manager will be tasked with ensuring safe working conditions for all team members in a manufacturing setting and maintaining compliance with Environmental and Safety regulations. The incumbent must possess an ability to communicate with individuals at all levels with the goal of developing a positive safety culture.
The Role:
Lead Health and Safety processes including risk assessments and mitigation, and ergonomics
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to air, water, and hazardous waste reporting
Maintain EHS policies and standards to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
Measure, evaluate, and recommend changes on the effectiveness of hazard management systems, policies and procedures to eliminate workplace injuries
Develop and perform EHS training
The Candidate:
Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in chemicals
At least 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory position
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in OHS, IH, Physical Science/Engineering
Environmental permitting experience required
Demonstrated knowledge of ISO14001 or RC14001 standards preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage others.