ESSHQ Manager

Evonik•Town of Tonawanda, NY

About The Position

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ The Environmental, Safety, Security, Health and Quality (ESSHQ) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all ESSHQ programs across three Tonawanda, NY sites, including manufacturing, R&D, and technical services. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement, oversees quality and food safety systems, and provides strategic leadership to maintain a safe, secure, compliant, and high-performing operation in alignment with corporate, regional, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Environmental, Industrial, Health & Safety Engineering or related field (preferred)
Professional certifications preferred (CSP, CHMM, CIH, CPEA or equivalent)
5–10 years of ESSHQ experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment
3–5 years of management experience with direct reports
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, NFPA, TSCA, and process safety regulations
Experience with management systems (ISO 9001, RC14001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000/SQF)
Proven leadership and ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Experience leading audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs
Strong communication, investigation, and root-cause analysis skills
Ability to manage multiple sites, budgets, and complex regulatory environments

Responsibilities

Lead and manage ESSHQ operations across three sites, ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance
Direct and develop a technically competent ESSHQ team, including training, coaching, and performance management
Develop, implement, and maintain ESSHQ policies, procedures, and management systems
Oversee environmental, process safety, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, and emergency response programs
Serve as site authority for regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, NFPA, TSCA, etc.) and audits
Manage site emergency response, crisis management, and incident command responsibilities
Lead security operations, including contractor security, investigations, and Homeland Security compliance
Manage quality systems, food safety programs (HACCP, SQF/FSSC), and continuous quality improvement
Drive cost control, budgeting, and capital planning for ESSHQ-related programs
Represent the site with external agencies, industry groups, insurers, and community organizations