Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety – RPM Consumer Group

Tremco Construction Products Group•Vernon Hills, IL

21d•$185,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) is a strategic executive leader responsible for the protection of employees, the environment, and the organization’s reputation across all manufacturing sites and distribution networks. The role focuses heavily on process safety, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (required) in Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health/Safety, Environmental Science, or Chemistry.
15 years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 7–10 years in senior, multi-site leadership.
Direct experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, or petrochemicals preferred.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly preferred.
Team Leadership: This role serves as team leader for a global team of EH&S professionals. The ability to maximize team member skill sets of a high performing work team is a must.
Executive Presence: Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory data and KPIs clearly to the executive teams.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of high-hazard chemical operations, environmental regulations, process hazards and PSM, batch processing, and global standards.
Influence: Proven track record of driving cultural change and accountability across all levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (preferred) in EHS Management or MBA.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term EHS and sustainability strategies and roadmaps that align with business growth and corporate values.
Ensure total compliance with OSHA , EPA, and DOT standards, with specialized focus on Process Safety Management (PSM), RCRA, and the Clean Air Act.
Oversee comprehensive risk assessment programs, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and environmental impact assessments specifically for chemical manufacturing.
Direct rigorous incident investigations and root cause analyses to implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure EHS considerations are integrated into new product introductions and capital projects.
Lead initiatives to reduce the company's environmental footprint, manage waste responsibly, and meet corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

Benefits

medical
dental
life
disability and business travel insurance
flexible spending accounts
EAP
stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave
401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service
Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis