EHS Manager

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to join our team at Ashland LLC (Hopewell, VA). This is a highly visible, significant role within the Company and the EHS&S function. This position will report to the EHS Center of Excellence (COE).

• Provide transformational leadership to foster management commitment and employee ownership of EHS, enhance site culture and performance, and ensure timely closure of CAPAs through risk assessments and data-driven collaboration.
• Partner with site leadership to develop and implement EHS objectives, targets, and strategies; establish and maintain safety committees to prioritize and mitigate risks effectively.
• Analyze EHS data and incident investigations using strong analytical skills; communicate clearly and succinctly in both verbal and written forms to all organizational levels.
• Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making by developing multiple solutions and making well-informed recommendations to improve safety outcomes.
• Coordinate and deliver mandatory employee EHS training and additional sessions tailored to meet specific leadership safety requirements.
• Review and direct all environmental permits and EHS regulatory reports to ensure compliance and audit readiness; act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies; manage permit renewals and audits; and stay current on relevant laws and standards.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of salary, hourly, and contract EHS personnel (minimum of five direct reports), setting clear expectations and fostering professional development.
• Ensure robust change management processes are in place to adapt to evolving EHS standards; lead comprehensive incident management, including timely reporting, thorough investigations, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Review, revise, and update site EHS procedures and standards to maintain regulatory compliance and align with corporate standards, promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental, Chemical, or Process Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in EHS within industrial or manufacturing environments, including chemical manufacturing.
• A minimum of 2 years of managerial/leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, RMP, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EHS management software, such as Velocity
  
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and quickly adapt to shifting demands.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) are strongly preferred, or a willingness to obtain.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience in Emergency Response & Incident Command.
• Experience in root cause investigation and corrective action implementation.
• Demonstrated success in implementing site-level sustainability initiatives.
• Track record of successfully managing environmental compliance and improvement projects.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Chemical Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance