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

Rust-Oleum • Vernon Hills, IL

12h • $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. Master’s Degree (preferred) in EHS Management or MBA.
• 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.
• This role primarily office-based, with typical physical and environmental expectations for professional roles.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!
• After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
• We also offer a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees