Avient

Regional EH&S Manager

Avient • $110K — $130K *
Sydney, FL 33587In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Over 10 years of progressive EH&S experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in EH&S program management.
  • Strong ability to analyze government regulations and their impact on operations.
  • Proven experience developing third-party certified EH&S management systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of managing environmental incidents and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous EHS improvement and enhance associate engagement at designated facilities.
  • Coach, mentor, and support facility EH&S managers and plant management teams.
  • Monitor and evaluate progress on EHS Roadmap towards annual goals.
  • Identify and assess potential risks while developing effective solutions.
  • Oversee incident investigations and implement preventive actions using root cause analyses.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety permitting and documentation at each site.
  • Liaise with regional activities related to Responsible Care and EHS IT platforms.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Support for obtaining relevant certifications like CSP and CIH.
  • Collaborative work environment with exposure to senior leadership.
  • Chance to influence EHS standards at a corporate level.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes regarding capital projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Regional Manager EH&S ensures that comprehensive systems are in place to effectively and cost efficiently ensure assigned Avient facilities are in compliance with applicable regulations and consensus standards related to the environment, worker safety & health, and security. The position serves as an expert environmental, safety, and health (EH&S) resource for coaching and assisting facility level EH&S personnel as well as business unit management, plant managers, and Avient leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure continuous EHS improvement, risk reduction, and associate engagement at assigned Avient facilities.
  • Oversee environmental, safety, health, and security activities at respective sites through coaching, mentoring, training, and assisting facility EH&S managers, plant management, and business unit management.
  • Assist, monitor, and communicate facility progress on EHS Roadmap and towards achieving annual objectives.
  • Execute appropriate strategies designed to identify potential risk, evaluate consequences and provide solutions to adequately address facility needs.
  • Oversee incident investigation, reporting, follow-up, and implementation of preventive actions utilizing root cause analyses mapping tool.
  • Ensure governmental environmental, health, and safety permitting and reporting requirements are met at each assigned facility and supporting documentation is maintained.
  • Liaise and coordinate regional activities associated with management systems such as Responsible Care and EHS information technology platforms.
  • Oversee third party risk consultant and property insurance programs for respective sites.
  • Review and approve capital projects for respective sites.
  • Conduct environmental, safety, health, security and hygiene audits of respective sites for compliance with standards, laws, regulations, and other related practices and procedures.
  • Participate in development and maintenance of corporate environmental, safety, health, and security standards to ensure the intent of the corporate policies is met and regional needs are addressed. Standards establish minimum acceptable performance requirements.
  • Interface with governmental authorities for the discussion of adverse events, general questions or any related issues.
  • Assist with development, review, and maintenance of EH&S training programs to ensure compliance with applicable internal and external requirements.
  • Work with internal and external legal counsel when required.
  • Other activities when necessary or assigned.


Qualifications

  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field required or commensurate with experience.
  • Experience
    • 10+ years of progressive EH&S experience within manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or process industries.
    • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing EH&S programs and/or personnel.
    • Able to read and evaluate impact of existing and proposed government regulations on specific facilities, business enterprises, acquisitions, and corporate initiatives.
    • In depth knowledge of environmental, health, and safety management systems which ensure continuous improvement and ongoing compliance.
    • Ability to develop and maintain 3rd party certified environmental, health, and safety management systems.
    • In depth knowledge of managing environmental, health, and safety incidents (chemical releases, fire, natural disasters, work related injuries, illnesses, etc.).
    • Ability to successfully negotiate with regulators and other external stakeholders.


  • Preferred Certifications
    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
    • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
    • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
    • ISO 14001 or Responsible Care® experience


Physical Demands
  • Will require periods of domestic and international travel.
    • Must be able to navigate in an industrial environment. For example, climb stairs/ladders, move through cramped environments, and tolerate hot/cold conditions.


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About Avient

Avient Corporation is a leading provider of specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions. The company operates in more than 50 countries and serves a wide range of industries, including packaging, healthcare, transportation, electronics, and construction. Avient's product portfolio includes thermoplastic elastomers, color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds, and more. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Learn more about Avient
Size
8,700 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$131.6 million
5 Year Trend
+10.4%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AVNT
* Ladders Estimates

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