EHS Specialist; Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Employer

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of environmental and operational excellence? We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to champion safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement at our Libertyville manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll partner with site leadership to build and sustain a world‑class safety culture, ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and lead initiatives that protect our employees, our communities, and the environment.

If you're a proactive problem solver who enjoys influencing change and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

• Foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship by implementing corporate EHS programs and best practices
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety, environmental performance, and operational excellence
• Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement and accountability around EHS initiatives

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and corporate standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Manage environmental permits and ensure ongoing compliance with permitting requirements

• Own and maintain the site's RC14001 Management System
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and management systems
• Lead site EHS committees and facilitate employee participation in safety initiatives
• Conduct audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented to drive continuous improvement

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
• Coach leaders on safety accountability and behavioral‑based safety practices
• Manage employee EHS training programs to ensure required certifications and compliance are maintained
• Support Management of Change (MOC) and project stage‑gate reviews to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into operational changes

• Develop and monitor site safety, health, environmental, security, and sustainability objectives
• Lead industrial hygiene activities and exposure monitoring programs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance records

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and EHS management systems
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective action programs
• Familiarity with RC14001 or similar environmental management systems preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is a plus
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, organization, and documentation abilities
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

• Make a direct impact on employee safety and environmental stewardship
• Lead meaningful initiatives that strengthen safety culture and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with experienced operations and leadership teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Grow your career with a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

The salary range for this position is $64,896 – $81,120 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job‑related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This…