Sr. EHS Manager

Element Solutions

• $128K — $192K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 8-12 years of experience in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes; Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing certifications are a plus
  • Experience managing capital projects with financial oversight and project justification
  • Demonstrated proficiency in environmental compliance and risk management
  • Track record of waste reduction and pollution abatement methodologies
  • Ability to develop and manage performance metrics for EH&S effectiveness
  • Willingness to obtain HAZWOPER and hazardous materials transportation certifications within 6 months
  • CHMM certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations
  • Maintain an audit-ready status for environmental health and safety standards
  • Oversee ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems, including setting objectives and targets
  • Develop and implement written procedures for compliance with management system standards
  • Conduct Environmental Management Review Meetings to sustain ISO certifications
  • Manage all Health & Safety functions while assisting HR with Workers Compensation issues
  • Collaborate with external partners to secure necessary regulatory permits
  • Supervise monitoring, reporting, and data collection for compliance with regulatory bodies
  • Conduct training and inspection programs for Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security
  • Advise management on significant EH&S concerns
  • Administer personal protective equipment requirements
  • Drive sustainability initiatives focusing on waste reduction and recycling

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness programs and paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Full Job Description
Who are we looking for?
The purpose of this position is to effectively and proactively develop, direct, manage and sustain all environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs, including responsibilities for regulatory affairs that arise from environmental, health and safety and product liability issues for the Fremont, CA, West Haven site and the research and development facility located in San Jose CA.

What will you be doing?
  • Ensure compliance with all federal (RCRA, OSHA, CERCLA, SARA, TSCA, DOT, NPDES, SPCC, PSM), state (hazardous, residual and municipal waste, Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act, Tank Regulations) and local laws (Emergency Planning; Fire Protection) in order to eliminate or reduce losses.
  • Maintain facility in EHS audit ready condition.
  • Oversee and maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 Management Systems, including the development of safety and environmental objectives and targets.
  • Develop/maintain written procedures/programs designed to maintain compliance with the ISO 14001 and 45001 Management Systems, including certification audits.
  • Conduct and lead the Environmental Management Review Meeting to maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications.
  • Manage and oversee all Health & Safety functions and assist HR in the management of Workers Compensation
  • Support acquisition of permits from regulatory agencies including but not limited to the local City, Air Quality agency etc. by collaborating with external technical partners.
  • Institute and supervise necessary permitting, monitoring, data gathering and reporting to government agencies.
  • Perform or arrange for all training and inspection/audit programs to be done with respect to Environmental, Health and Safety and Security.
  • Appraise upper management of all significant Environmental, Health, and Safety issues.
  • Manages all PPE requirements, including but not limited to, employee uniforms.
  • Drive positive results for manufacturing and R&D facilities in environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability management.
  • Effectively champion change management initiatives to sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the operations, including PSM for new processes.
  • Create and champion recycling initiatives that results in waste reductions, including experience in ESG.
Who are You?
  • Must have Bachelor's degree (B. S.); eight to twelve years related experienceand/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must have knowledge in and a drive for continuous improvement. Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing certifications, a plus.
  • Experience working with capital projects from start-to-finish, including financial responsibility, project justification (NPV & IRR), and ownership.
  • Experience managing risk to identify leading EH&S indicators, including participation from all site personnel.
  • Experienced with waste reduction and pollution abatement methodologies.
  • Experience creating and managing performance measurement process (KPI's) to verify EH&S effectiveness, including championing facility collaboration in EH&S management best practices to reduce the silo effect.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a 40 Hr HAZWOPER certification and Incident Command training within the first 6 months of employment
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a DOT, IMDG & IATA Hazardous Materials transportation certification within the first 6 months of employment.
  • CHMM certification a plus.
  • Experience managing vendors and contractors to ensure efficacy.
We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are Offering...
Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management, which has empowered us to create high-performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...
Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance-related bonus plan), and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
Innovative work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
Perks and incentives include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

The typical base salary range for this position is between $128,636.00 and $192,954.00

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