Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Asahi Kasei • Full-time • Port Colborne, Alberta • 1w ago

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Asahi Kasei is a long-trusted supplier of lithium-ion battery separators – polymer-based microporous membranes that are a key component of the lithium batteries used to power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and more. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, where we are in the process of constructing a new lithium battery separator manufacturing facility to support increasing North American demand.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation

Job Description:

Environmental Health and SafetyManager

About the Role

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation (AKBSCA) isseekinganEnvironmental Health and SafetyManagerto be a part ofa newgreenfieldstart-upbased inPort Colborne, Ontario.The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic andhandsonleadership for all EHS programs for AKBSCA’s Port Colborne facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (MECP, OHSA/MLITSD, ECCC, CCOHS), drives a proactive safety culture, leads environmental compliance programs, and oversees the implementation and continual improvement of an EHS Management System consistent with Responsible Care and corporate expectations. The EHS Manager partners with site leadership, employees, and contractors to build a “Zero Harm” safety cultureand ensure operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to thePlantLeader for AKBSCA with a direct link to the Sr.EnvironmentalHealth & SafetyDirectorin our corporate North America office.

Asahi KaseiValues

Sincerity– Being sincere with everyone.

Challenge– Boldlytaking challenges,continuouslyseeking change.

Creativity– Creating newvaluethrough unity andsynergy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Implement EHS procedures, standards, and training programs to reduce risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Monitor, measure, and communicate EHS performance, trends, and key metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.

Maintain strong visibility on the manufacturing floor and construction areas through routine walkthroughs, inspections, and employee engagement.

Provide EHSexpertise, coaching, and leadership to support a positive safety culture and Zero Harm mindset.

Lead all environmental compliance activities including ECAs, emissions, wastewater, waste management, hazardous materials, and associated monitoring and reporting.

Conduct and lead incident investigations, ensure corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and verified for effectiveness.

Support and oversee safety performance for construction contractors, including inspections, incident reporting, and training requirements.

Perform orfacilitatehazard and risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and recommend solutions foridentifiedconcerns.

Conduct pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) for new or modified equipment.

Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.

Provide leadership to the Joint Health & Safety Committee and lead EHS-related committees and project teams.

Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, providing strategic and technical EHS guidance.

Establish and manage annual EHS operating and capital budgets.

Support facility design, layout, and process development through EHS risk evaluation and recommendations.

Develop,maintain, and improve an EHS Management System to assign, track, and verify responsibilities across the organization.

Develop annual EHS goals,objectives, and improvement plans aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Maintain change-management processes to evaluate new products, materials, and work processes for EHS impacts.

Lead andparticipatein EHS audits, inspections, and self-assessments to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Ensure emergency preparedness programs aremaintained, including hazard assessments, training, equipment readiness, and communication systems.

Manage EHS risks associated with contracted services and critical suppliers.

Build andmaintainpositive relationships with federal, provincial, and local regulatory agencies.

Communicate and collaborate across functions to implement joint EHS initiatives whereappropriate.

KeySkills and Abilities:

Must be proactive, self-motivated, customer-focused, and solution-oriented.

Ability to foster and maintain relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence and support leaders.

Comfortable developing and executing plans, promoting ideas, and implementing initiatives.

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Education Background:

Minimumbachelor’s degree in health, safety, environment,engineeringor related field.

Knowledge & Experience: 

Plus7+ years ofexperienceHealth, Safety and Environment in a manufacturing environment.

Plus 5+ years of experience leading a team and Health, Safety and Environment.

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification is.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is preferred.

Prior experience with EHS Management Systems such as ISO 14001 or 45001 certification is a plus.

additionalinformation

Expected Compensation:

Salarybased position with arange of$105,000.00 to$135,000.00based oneducation and experience.

Travel:

Musthold a valid Passportandbe willingto travel up to10%internationallyfor training and visiting other company locations,predominately theUnited States of America and Japan.

Schedule:

Full-time 100% in-person position.

Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to address urgent issues as needed 24/7. Attendance at meetings and trainings on off shifts may also beperiodically.

WorkingEnvironment

This positionwillbe basedin atemporary office aton thesite location in Port Colborne,Ontario, Canada,until the permanent office is built in 2027.The finalworkenvironmentwill beata24/7 manufacturing operation.This position is in supportof manufacturing andrequiresworking in a production environmentaround chemicals.The manufacturing facility will be a state of the artin terms ofautomationand beingtemperature and humiditycontrolled. This will be acleanand comfortableenvironmentduetothe nature of the products being produced.

About Us

Asahi Kasei is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators, which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

Asahi Kasei is accelerating its next phase of global growth with proactive investment and capacity expansion in battery separators to meet increasing demand for electric vehicle applicationswithAsahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporationin Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. AKBSCAwill further build ourLIB separator infrastructure for automotive applicationsandenergyrelateduses like energy storage systems and data centersto meet growing demand in North America.

The company’sHipore™ brand of separatorshasbeen commercially available since the lithium battery market’sinceptionin the early1990s,and theyare found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics(CE)such as smartphones,tabletsand personal computers.Hipore™membrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy transfer, while contributing to battery safety and reliability, and they are especially well matched for the high-capacity batteriesfor power plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full battery (BEV) vehicles.

TheAsahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 49,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.We areCreating forTomorrow!

For more information, go to www.ak-bsc.ca.

Location Information

Port Colborne, Ontario is a charmingharbourtown situated in the Niagara Region on the coast of Lake Erie.It offers a safe, small-town lifestyle with access to beach waterfront, affordable housing, easy commutingand one of the world’s largest canal locks, Lock 8 of theWellandCanal.The town is a60-minute drive to Hamilton, ON,2-hourdrivetoToronto,and45-minute drive to Buffalo-Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, NY, USA.AKBSCA is located on theWelland-Port Colborne border.

The Niagara Region is made up of 12 municipalities and has a population of approximately 478,000. It is an international trade hub withindustriesranging from agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, tourism. It is strategically positioned at the center of North America’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain.Home toBrock University, Niagara College,and theUniversity of Niagara FallsCanada, as well as public and private schools, the areaoffersa selection of concentrations. Recreational attractions include Niagara Falls,Niagara on the Lake,world classwineriesand dining, sporting and entertainment venues for concerts and festivals. Other amenities include the Niagara Health System,farmer’smarkets, ample parks,trailsand outdoor activities.

Besides being Canada's main economic hub,the province ofOntario is also known for its natural diversity, including vast forests, beautiful provincial parks,and home to Canada’s Capital, Ottawa Ontario.

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process for needs that are made known in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).If accommodation isin the application process, please contact AKBSCA Human Resources athr@ak-bsc.ca.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Asahi Kasei believes that its diverse workforce strengthens the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in a changing world .