EHS Specialist (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group • Reading, PA

1d • $72,300 - $90,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join their team in Reading, PA. This role involves leading Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security activities across the facility, partnering with Operations and site leadership to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and improve EHS performance. The position also includes employee training, auditing, sustainability initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety. The ideal candidate is an EHS professional who enjoys plant floor visibility, cross-team collaboration, and translating safety and environmental priorities into action.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field preferred, or 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and with groups
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Good mechanical aptitude and an understanding of industrial equipment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues

Nice To Haves

• Combine technical EHS knowledge with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Enjoy working directly with employees and Operations.
• Ability to identify risks before they become problems.
• Comfortable influencing others to strengthen safety and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Champion a Safe & Healthy Workplace by driving the facility toward an injury-free workplace through proactive EHS leadership and employee engagement.
• Partner with Operations to identify and reduce workplace EHS risks.
• Support effective and responsive corrective actions following safety or environmental incidents.
• Proactively identify and address safety risks throughout the facility.
• Promote strong housekeeping and 5S practices across the site.
• Support EHS Management Systems & Compliance by developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Management System requirements through the Business Excellence System (BES).
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of the BES program and key EHS indicators.
• Issue and facilitate corrective actions and assess their effectiveness.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group Safety Standards.
• Conduct raw material reviews to ensure alignment with EHS standards.
• Lead Audits & Continuous Improvement by participating in the site's corrective action, internal auditing, and continuous improvement programs.
• Conduct local EHS audits, review findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate EHS activities related to operations, raw materials, and third-party audits.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and partner with departments to implement solutions.
• Serve as a facilitator and coach for improvement teams focused on effective problem-solving.
• Build EHS Awareness & Engagement by providing EHS training to employees throughout the facility.
• Facilitate EHS awareness and education across the organization.
• Mentor teams and support improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance.
• Maintain a visible EHS presence through regular interaction with employees and leaders.
• Reinforce the importance of individual and team accountability in achieving EHS objectives.
• Drive EHS Planning & Performance by coordinating the execution of comprehensive annual EHS plans for the Reading site.
• Develop and communicate EHS leading indicators and performance metrics.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to strengthen site EHS results.
• Partner with departments to address EHS improvement opportunities.
• Support Americas EHS projects as assigned by the Americas EHS Manager.
• Support Sustainability by championing KAITEKI initiatives and helping drive sustainability at the site.
• Promote responsible environmental practices and help ensure the facility remains a good environmental neighbor.
• Support efforts that reduce environmental incidents and strengthen environmental compliance.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
• Commitment to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities
• Information regarding legal rights and protections
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
• E-Verify Program participation to confirm eligibility to work in the United States

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level