Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a specialty chemical manufacturer in their search for an EHS Manager

The company is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee all Environment, Health and Safety programs at one of their top revenue-producing facilities. The site has a history of strong performance, and they are looking for a leader that can standardize processes and sustain a strong safety culture.

• Practices and re-enforces all site safety policies, guidelines and procedures
• Provides daily guidance and direction in EHS programs to all employees, contractors and supervisors
• Manages key environmental programs, recordkeeping, reporting, and permitting
• Participates in emergency response drills and critiques
• Supports Corporate EHS initiatives
• Conducts regular walk-through of all work areas to identify hazards, evaluate controls, recommend improvements, communicate with associates, and record appropriately
• Determines safety best practices and trains individuals and teams
• Partners cross-functionally to accomplish all regulatory training and related activities to employees and contractors
• Leads and tracks incident investigations to identify root causes and drives corrective action efforts to prevent reoccurrence
• Maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all safe work practices and equipment
• Manages required reporting relative to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Interfaces directly with outside regulatory agencies and works with Site Director and Corporate EHS to respond to regulatory inquiries
• Manages the Workers Compensation process with the appropriate vendor to achieve proper communication, management of claims, and quality care
• Prepare and manage the EHS budget
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor's or Master's degree an engineering, science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in EHS
• 2-3+ years of experience in a leadership position / experience owning EHS functions

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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