EHS Specialist (1487)

• Title:EHS Specialist

• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

• Location:Libertyville, IL

• Employment Type:Full time

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Continue to promote KAITEKI values creating and maintaining a positive work environment,

which is conducive to a stable, growing and continually improving workforce. Ensure a safe

workplace efficient production process, minimization of downtime, as well as a clean and orderly

production area.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support and assist with the development of a sustainable, high-performing safety and environmental excellence culture via the implementation of corporate programs and standards.

• Serve as the subject matter expert regarding the interpretation of federal, state, and local EHS regulations. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Build and maintain positive relationships with regulators.\

• Develop and manage the sites EHS committees.

• Own the sites RC14001 Management System. Lead a continuous improvement initiative regarding EHS policies and programs.

• Ensure that audits and follow-ups are in place to drive a culture of EHS accountability with all site leaders.

• Lead the incident investigation processes and support leadership behavioral change and accountability with all leaders through personal follow-up and coaching.

• Prepare and manage site security, safety, health, environmental, and sustainability objectives and goals in support of the regional and global strategy.

• Align corporate and local EHS goals and strategies.

• Manage all aspects of environmental permitting at the site. Ensure that the agency interfaces are prepared to professionally partner with regulators.

• Ensure that all EHS requirements are met through the project stage gate and/or management of change reviews.

• Manage employee training programs to ensure required trainings are completed.

• Responsible for industrial hygiene activities.

• All other duties assigned by the manager.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety / Environmental Science or a related field is required.

• Position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is a plus.

• Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to interact at all levels within an organization, with customers, and with outside agencies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to write reports and procedures.

• Effective project management skills: self-motivated, team-oriented, timely, excellent recordkeeping and documentation skills.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $52,960 - $66,200. 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 salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.