Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Pay or shift range: $94,000 to $95,000 USD. Final offers are based on skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Elyria, OH. Join United Initiators to lead regulatory compliance, occupational and process safety initiatives, and environmental programs at our specialty chemical manufacturing facility. This role will influence site‑wide safety performance, environmental stewardship, and regulatory excellence.

United Initiators is a global leader in the production of peroxide‑based initiators and specialty chemicals. We prioritize safety, quality, and innovation while creating a workplace where employees can thrive.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, and accident insurance
• 48 hours of sick time per year (rollover up to 96 hours)
• 2 floating holidays + 24 hours of unavoidable absence leave
• 80 hours of vacation after one year of service
• 401(k) with match, Safe Harbor contribution, and profit sharing
• Wellness Program (earn up to $350 per year for routine care)
• Health Advocate program for additional support

• Manage all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory programs and reporting requirements for the Elyria site.
• Oversee filings, reporting, recordkeeping, inspections, surveys, testing, assessments, and investigations to ensure compliance with regulations, permits, and site requirements.
• Lead occupational and process safety initiatives, building a proactive safety culture and maintaining ISO 14001 and Responsible Care program requirements.
• Manage all regulatory and permitting activities for organic peroxide manufacturing and storage.
• Identify environmental and regulatory risks; collaborate with operations, maintenance, production, safety, and leadership teams to eliminate compliance gaps.
• Ensure all applicable permits remain current and all regulatory reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Conduct or coordinate required environmental testing and prepare regulatory reports.
• Coordinate waste and hazardous waste disposal in compliance with hazardous waste and air permits.
• Support wastewater treatment plant operations and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for external regulatory agencies regarding environmental and compliance matters.
• Respond to compliance surveys and provide accurate, timely documentation.
• Perform on‑site hazardous waste management activities and required annual training.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other relevant regulations.
• Review, update, and implement policies and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Evaluate site conditions for conformance with permits, regulations, and internal standards, identifying health/safety hazards.
• Participate in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance efforts and other regulatory programs.
• Manage the safety variance system and ensure accurate documentation.
• Oversee site security programs, including access control, visitor management, and physical security measures.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Develop and maintain standardized procedures for safety programs and production processes.
• Act as the main contact and subject matter expert for EHS topics at the site.
• Own and report site management weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Serve as the site emergency coordinator for related emergencies.
• Conduct site training for personnel, contractors, and others as required.
• Ensure environmental activities support site safety standards, emergency response readiness, and hazard mitigation.
• Maintain compliance with waste handling, emissions, chemical storage, and environmental protection requirements.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant records, reports, and documentation for all regulatory activities.
• Coordinate ISO 14001 and Responsible Care management system elements for the site.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Responsible Care programs through documentation management and system compliance.
• Ensure environmental processes align with corporate…