EH&S Manager

Baerlocher USA LLC•Cincinnati, OH

30d

About The Position

The EH&S Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining environmental, safety, and health programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role focuses on minimizing risks, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
7-10+ years of progressive experience in Safety Management; Chemical Manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations.
Experience with hazardous materials, air permits, and environmental reporting.
Effectively communicates across all organizational levels through clear writing, persuasive speaking, and proficient group facilitation.
Acts as a change leader by influencing organizational behavior, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Provides clear expectations, ensures accountability, and builds commitment while modeling professionalism, approachability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Must be a team player that interacts effectively with co-workers in group or in independent cooperative activities.
Ability to function under pressure and able to prioritize numerous tasks with conflicting deadlines.
Ability to respond to emergencies and work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to influence and to drive safety culture.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and data analysis to support decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Certification preferred (CIH, CSP, and/or CHP).

Responsibilities

Ensures adherence to OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other applicable regulations.
Prepares and submits required reporting e.g. SARA, RCRA, stormwater, emissions, permit renewal applications.
Interfaces with regulatory agencies proactively and on an as needed basis.
Monitors current and pending regulations, providing timely interpretation and summaries to affected facility.
Supports facility in the timely reporting of EHS matters to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
Develops and supports the implementation of company EHS standards to ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for chemical processes.
Coaches and mentors’ operations management teams and site on EHS matters, encouraging continuous improvement.
Leads and supports companywide EHS initiatives, working collaboratively with operations management teams and other company departments.
Identifies best practices and strategically integrates them into facility EHS plans.
Supports and encourages timely incident investigations, leading the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process when needed.
Maintains records of incidents and coordinates with regulatory agencies as needed.
Responds and provides real time assistance in emergency situations.
Designs and deliver safety training programs for all employees of the organization, including HAZCOM and emergency response/fire & mock drills.
Promotes a proactive safety culture through regular communication and engagement.
Performs regular safety audits and inspections of facilities and processes to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards.
Determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Ensures proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Analyzes EHS metrics, communicating and implementing action plans to address trends.