EHS Manager

Avantor•Paris, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking an EHS Manager to lead Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHSS&S) programs at its chemical manufacturing site in Paris, Kentucky. This is a full-time, onsite role. Candidates willing to relocate to Paris or the surrounding areas are welcome. The role oversees compliance, risk reduction, environmental stewardship, emergency preparedness, training, and safety engagement at a facility operating seven days a week across three shifts. The manager is expected to maintain visibility across all shifts and promote consistent EHS performance. The position works with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Quality, and manages external EHS consultants and contractors as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline, such as Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene.
At least 5 years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or a related industry.
Strong working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, including process safety management (PSM).
Experience with hazardous waste management and managing environmental permits.
24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
At least 3 years of leadership experience.
Experience leading emergency response planning and coordination.
Familiarity with risk registers, performance metrics, and trend analysis.
Background in sustainability initiatives and waste-minimization strategies.
Ability to manage external consultants and contractors for specialized assessments.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
Lead risk assessments to identify and mitigate process and repetitive risks.
Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations focused on systemic risk reduction.
Develop and execute long-term EHS strategies aligned with corporate sustainability and risk-reduction goals.
Monitor performance metrics and reporting systems for compliance tracking and analytics.
Design and deliver training on risk awareness, process safety management (PSM), and job safety analysis (JSA) best practices.
Lead site-wide safety campaigns and employee engagement efforts to foster a proactive safety culture.
Oversee environmental compliance for air, wastewater, waste management, groundwater and stormwater, SPCC, CERCLA, and community right-to-know requirements.
Lead emergency response planning and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Quality to integrate EHS into daily operations and capital projects.
Set site-specific risk-mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
Select and manage external EHS consultants and contractors.
Advise leadership on regulatory changes and operational impacts.
Lead emergency response and post-incident evaluations.
Maintain EHS visibility and consistent performance and engagement across all shifts at a seven-day, three-shift facility.