EHS Manager

3 weeks ago


Chester, United States Synthomer Full time

What we are looking for?

Synthomer is seeking a passionate and results-oriented Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security Manager for our Chester, SC location. This individual will lead, develop, and own the execution of site SHE&S programs. To be successful in the role you must be able to effectively educate, influence, and hold others accountable.  Above all, you will need an unwavering commitment to SHE&S excellence.

Key attributes:

* A safety advocate who will live and promote Synthomer's Core values, SHE Principles, and Golden Rules.


* Lead by example


* Visibility in the plant


* Team player



Your primary responsibilities:

* Ensures the development, maintenance and improvement of programs and/or processes to drive site performance improvement and assure conformance with Synthomer's SHE Management System.


* Supports site SHE&S culture transformation in partnership with the global, regional and local site leadership. Facilitates development of SHE&S annual operating and strategic plans; and works with department managers to ensure accountability to plan delivery.


* Tracks and analyzes SHE&S Metrics such as unsafe act/condition reporting, corrective actions, MOC status, behavior safety audits, incidents and injuries. Develops programs and strategies to address gaps and themes identified.


* Perform audits and inspections of plant operations and programs to ensure compliance with Synthomer processes and standards applicable to the plant (Safety/PSM, Environmental, Responsible Care, ISO 9001, etc.).


* Oversees effective execution and improvement of the SHE&S Training Program that includes in person training, daily meetings, computer-based training, 3rd party training as well as development of course materials.


* Interact with the site workforce at all levels to increase employee involvement, demonstrate, educate, coach and enforce SHE&S work practices and provide SHE&S technical and regulatory expertise.


* Oversees execution and ensures effectiveness of security, emergency response, industrial hygiene and reporting activities for the sites.


* Supports Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure compliance and improvement. Lead specified elements and provide technical support to ensure process safety considerations are well managed in the facility.


* Oversees the sites' environmental program execution to meet requirements associated with large quantity waste generator, air permit, NPDES storm water permit, wastewater permit, underground storage tanks, TRI and Tier II reporting.


* Participates in regional program development, projects, support and auditing activities as required



What we need from you:

* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering or similar. Education needs to be technical in nature and relate to Safety, Health and Environmental experiences.


* Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing


* Must be a strong leader and advocate for SHE&S, have experience in culture development and implementing a SHE&S management system


* Must have experience implementing and maintaining regulatory programs such as OSHA, EPA and Process Safety Management


* Root Cause Analysis Facilitator experienced in various structured problem solving techniques


* Able to develop and execute project plans and direct the site to achieve the required milestones


* Experience with air, waste, and wastewater


* Experience developing and managing emergency action plans


* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, government agencies and other outside entities


* Have the ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate effective listening skills, and influence without authority



Qualifications that can set you apart:

* Experience at a Process Safety Management (PSM) site.


* Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager


* Operational line supervisory/management experience


* Multi-site experience


* Experience in a polymer manufacturing facility



3rd Party Non-Solicitation

Synthomer and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruiting department. Synthomer may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters. Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Synthomer employees directly in an attempt to present candidates - Synthomer's recruiting team or other authorized Synthomer personnel must present ALL candidates to hiring managers. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Synthomer's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Synthomer will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such agreement in place.

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious

We have grown significantly - both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we're recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.

We believe in high challenge, high support

We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.

We personalize our approach to development

At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.


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