Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety Leadership: Develop and implement best-in-class safety programs to ensure a zero-incident workplace, embedding safety as a core value throughout the organization.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, FDA (if applicable), and other federal, state, and local regulations governing chemical manufacturing and distribution.
• Security Oversight: Lead security initiatives, including site security, product stewardship, and supply chain security, in compliance with CFATS and other industry regulations.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control and assurance programs, ensuring product consistency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to ISO 9001 or other relevant certifications.
• Environmental Responsibility: Drive sustainability and environmental compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and company sustainability goals.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks related to HSSQ, including process safety management (PSM), hazardous materials handling, and emergency response planning.
• Training & Development: Lead employee training initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with safety, security, and quality procedures.
• Incident Management: Establish incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, R&D, supply chain, and regulatory teams to integrate HSSQ into business strategy and decision-making.
• Leadership & Culture: Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in health, safety, security, and quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in an HSSQ leadership role within the chemical or manufacturing industry.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DHS, PSM, CFATS, and ISO 9001/14001 regulations and best practices.
• Proven track record of improving safety performance and regulatory compliance in a high-risk environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience leading audits, incident investigations, and risk management programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM) are a plus.

*Will need frequent travel to plants or may live along the Gulf Coast, AL, GA, MS

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