EHS Specialist (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials•Libertyville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of environmental and operational excellence? We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to champion safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement at our Libertyville manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll partner with site leadership to build and sustain a world-class safety culture, ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and lead initiatives that protect our employees, our communities, and the environment. If you're a proactive problem solver who enjoys influencing change and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and EHS management systems
Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective action programs
Familiarity with RC14001 or similar environmental management systems preferred
Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management, organization, and documentation abilities
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Champion Safety & Environmental Excellence: Foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship by implementing corporate EHS programs and best practices. Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety, environmental performance, and operational excellence. Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement and accountability around EHS initiatives.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the site subject matter expert for federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and corporate standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and external partners. Manage environmental permits and ensure ongoing compliance with permitting requirements.
Lead EHS Programs & Management Systems: Own and maintain the site's RC14001 Management System. Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and management systems. Lead site EHS committees and facilitate employee participation in safety initiatives. Conduct audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented to drive continuous improvement.
Drive Incident Prevention & Training: Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation. Coach leaders on safety accountability and behavioral-based safety practices. Manage employee EHS training programs to ensure required certifications and compliance are maintained. Support Management of Change (MOC) and project stage-gate reviews to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into operational changes.
Support Site Operations: Develop and monitor site safety, health, environmental, security, and sustainability objectives. Lead industrial hygiene activities and exposure monitoring programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards. Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance records.