Health and Safety Superintendent

Lubrizol Corporation • Painesville, OH

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Superintendent leads and supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility’s Health and Safety (H&S) and Responsible Care® programs. The role safeguards employees, contractors, communities, and assets while providing technical expertise to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, corporate requirements, and industry standards. It drives risk reduction, process safety performance, and a culture of operational excellence aligned with Lubrizol’s Values and Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security (HSES) Policy.

The position provides leadership and technical guidance across safety programs, contractor safety, Workers’ Compensation, training, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement. It also manages departmental resources and supports the development of Health & Safety personnel. This is a full-time, on-site role in Painesville, Ohio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• At least five years of progressively responsible health and safety experience.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulations and programs, including OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Workers’ Compensation, and Contractor Safety Management.
• Experience with incident investigation methodologies, root cause analysis, risk assessment techniques, and corrective action management.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into effective site-level programs and procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• CSP certification.
• Health and safety experience in chemical manufacturing or other high-hazard industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety programs, policies, standards, and initiatives in support of regulatory compliance, Responsible Care® Management System requirements, and corporate objectives.
• Partner with leaders and employees to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards and risks and promote a culture of safety excellence.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on applicable health and safety regulations, corporate requirements, and industry best practices.
• Facilitate risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and verification of sustainable closure.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate leading and lagging performance indicators; identify trends and drive actions to address performance gaps.
• Oversee contractor safety processes and performance to ensure compliance with site requirements and safe work execution.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation programs, claims administration, return-to-work activities, and case management.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate health and safety training programs to ensure employee competency and regulatory compliance.
• Support emergency preparedness and response programs, including participation in drills and exercises.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for Health & Safety personnel.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and priorities to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Represent Lubrizol with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, community groups, and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance, reduce risk, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans.
• 401(k) match plus age-weighted defined contribution.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision offerings.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

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