Senior EH&S Manager

Avient•Avon Lake, OH

22h

About The Position

The Regional Manager EH&S ensures comprehensive systems are in place to help assigned Avient facilities comply effectively and cost-efficiently with applicable regulations and consensus standards related to the environment, worker safety and health, and security. The position serves as an expert EH&S resource, coaching and assisting facility-level EH&S personnel, business unit management, plant managers, and Avient leadership. The role oversees environmental, safety, health, and security activities at assigned sites; supports continuous improvement, risk reduction, and associate engagement; and monitors progress toward EH&S roadmaps and annual objectives. It also oversees incident investigations and preventive actions, facility permitting and reporting, regional management-system activities, third-party risk consulting and property insurance programs, capital project reviews, and site audits. The role contributes to corporate EH&S standards and training, interfaces with governmental authorities, and works with legal counsel when needed. Domestic and international travel is required, along with navigating industrial environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field, or commensurate experience.
10+ years of progressive EH&S experience within manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or process industries.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing EH&S programs and/or personnel.
Ability to read and evaluate the impact of existing and proposed government regulations on facilities, business enterprises, acquisitions, and corporate initiatives.
In-depth knowledge of environmental, health, and safety management systems that support continuous improvement and ongoing compliance.
Ability to develop and maintain third-party-certified environmental, health, and safety management systems.
In-depth knowledge of managing environmental, health, and safety incidents, including chemical releases, fires, natural disasters, work-related injuries, and illnesses.
Ability to successfully negotiate with regulators and other external stakeholders.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Ability to navigate an industrial environment, including climbing stairs and ladders, moving through cramped environments, and tolerating hot and cold conditions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification.
ISO 14001 or Responsible Care® experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous EHS improvement, risk reduction, and associate engagement at assigned Avient facilities.
Oversee environmental, safety, health, and security activities at assigned sites through coaching, mentoring, training, and assistance to facility EH&S managers, plant management, and business unit management.
Assist with, monitor, and communicate facility progress on the EHS Roadmap and annual objectives.
Develop and execute strategies to identify potential risks, evaluate consequences, and provide solutions for facility needs.
Oversee incident investigation, reporting, follow-up, and preventive-action implementation using root cause analyses mapping tools.
Ensure governmental environmental, health, and safety permitting and reporting requirements are met and supporting documentation is maintained at assigned facilities.
Coordinate regional activities associated with management systems, including Responsible Care and EH&S information technology platforms.
Oversee third-party risk consultant and property insurance programs for assigned sites.
Review and approve capital projects for assigned sites.
Conduct environmental, safety, health, security, and hygiene audits of assigned sites for compliance with standards, laws, regulations, and related practices and procedures.
Participate in developing and maintaining corporate environmental, safety, health, and security standards that meet corporate policy intent and regional needs.
Interface with governmental authorities regarding adverse events, general questions, and related issues.
Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of EH&S training programs to ensure compliance with applicable internal and external requirements.
Work with internal and external legal counsel when required.
Perform other activities when necessary or assigned.