Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager - Elyria, OH

Are you an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional looking to make an impact in a chemical manufacturing environment? United Initiators is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead regulatory compliance, occupational and process safety initiatives, and environmental programs at our Elyria, Ohio facility. This role offers the opportunity to influence site-wide safety performance, environmental stewardship, and regulatory excellence at a growing specialty chemical manufacturing facility.

About United Initiators

United Initiators is a global leader in the production of peroxideâbased initiators and specialty chemicals. We take pride in our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation - and in creating a workplace where employees can thrive. Learn more at www.united-initiators.com.

Why Join United Initiators

Starting salary: $94,000-$95,000 annually
Eligible for 10% annual bonus
Key leadership role with significant impact on site operations and safety culture
Opportunity to lead environmental, health, safety, and regulatory programs at a growing chemical manufacturing facility
Collaborative, safety-focused work environment

We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
Companyâpaid life insurance, shortâterm/longâterm disability, and accident insurance
48 hours of sick time per year (rollover up to 96 hours)
2 floating holidays + 24 hours of unavoidable absence leave
80 hours of vacation after one year of service
401(k) with match, Safe Harbor contribution, and profit sharing
Wellness Program (earn up to $350/year for routine care)
Health Advocate program for additional support

About the Role - What You’ll Do

Manage all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory programs and reporting requirements for the Elyria site. This includes overseeing filings, reporting, recordkeeping, inspections, surveys, testing, assessments, or investigations to ensure compliance with regulations, laws, permits, and enforcing safety and other site requirements.

Provides strong occupational and process safety leadership while driving a proactive safety culture and maintaining ISO 14001 and Responsible Care program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Area of Responsibility 1: Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management

Manage all regulatory and permitting activities associated with organic peroxide manufacturing and storage.
Identify environmental and regulatory risks and work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, production, safety, and leadership teams to eliminate compliance gaps
Ensure all applicable permits remain current and all regulatory reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Conduct or coordinate required environmental testing and prepare associated regulatory reports.
Coordinate waste and hazardous waste disposal in compliance with hazardous waste and air permits.
Support wastewater treatment plant operations and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Serve as the primary contact for external regulatory agencies regarding environmental and compliance matters.
Respond to compliance surveys and provide accurate, timely documentation.
Perform onsite hazardous waste management activities and required annual training
Maintain working knowledge of regulations impacting site operations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA
Review, update, and implement policies and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations

Area of Responsibility 2: Health & Safety

Evaluate site conditions for conformance with permits, regulations, and internal standards, identifying health/safety hazards
Participate in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance efforts and other regulatory programs
Identify and work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, production, safety, and leadership teams to eliminate health/safety hazards
Manage the safety variance system and ensure accurate documentation
Oversee site security programs, including access control, visitor management, and coordination of physical security measures to protect personnel, assets, and operations
Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Develop and maintain standardized procedures for safety programs and production processes
Act as the main contact and subject matter expert for EHS topics at the site
Own and report site management weekly and monthly KPIs
Serve as the site emergency coordinator for related emergencies
Conduct site training for personnel, contractors, and others as required

Safety & Environment

Ensure environmental activities support site safety standards, emergency response readiness, and hazard mitigation
Maintain compliance with all requirements related to waste handling, emissions, chemical storage, and environmental protection

Quality Assurance

Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant records, reports, and documentation for all regulatory activities
Coordinate ISO 14001 and Responsible Care management system elements for the site
Support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Responsible Care programs through documentation management and system compliance
Ensure environmental processes align with corporate quality and audit requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health, Chemistry, Engineering, Science, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety in an industrial/manufacturing setting
High level of analytical skill with strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across multiple organizational levels
Project management experience with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to climb stairs and safely navigate congested plant environments
Ability to work in both office and plant settings, including manipulation of instruments for inspections
Ability to travel 10% as needed
Ability to complete physical requirements, including light lifting and extended periods of standing or walking
Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE

Desirable

5 years of experience in the chemical industry
Experience with Responsible Care, ISO 14001, or similar systems
Wastewater treatment experience
Experience managing environmental programs within chemical operations

Certifications Preferred

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Certified Hazardous Assessor (CHA)

Work Environment

Combination of office and chemical plant environments
Regular interaction in production and storage areas requiring PPE
Exposure to environmental systems, wastewater operations, and regulatory inspection areas

Key Competencies

Regulatory compliance expertise
Environmental program management
Risk assessment and corrective action
Communication and stakeholder partnership
Documentation and reporting accuracy
Strategic problem solving
Relationship building with regulators
Continuous improvement mindset

Ready to take the first step? Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with United Initiators!

Work Authorization

United Initiators will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants with temporary visas (E, Fâ1, Hâ1, Hâ2, L, B, J, TN) or who require current or future sponsorship are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Initiators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination or harassment.

DrugâFree Workplace

At United Initiators, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, we enforce a strict drug-free workplace policy. All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Our policy prohibits the use, possession, or distribution of federally illegal drugs or controlled substances on company premises or during work hours. We believe that a drug-free environment is essential to the safety, productivity, and well-being of our team.

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