Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Allnex • West Virginia • 4w ago

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Position overview

Are you interested in learning more about the Safety, Health and Environment in the world leading industrial coating resins company? We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized colleague who will provide leadership and guidance to ensure compliance to government regulations on safety, health and the environment as well as adherence to allnex’s SHE policies and standards including all security procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead all site Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) initiatives within the chemical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as allnex SHE policies and standards.
Continuously monitor and interpret evolving laws, regulations, and industry requirements to advise leadership on necessary changes. Maintain the EHS calendar, meet all regulatory deadlines, and prepare and submit required reports (e.g., MON, LDAR).
Assess the site's risk profile and recommend programs, actions, and investments. Oversee SHE Management System certifications (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RCMS), ensuring compliance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all relevant policies and procedures.
Champion a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility across the site. Deliver SHE training, lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, and collaborate with all levels of the organization to address potential and existing compliance issues.
Serve as the primary site contact for emergency response, including spills, fires, and injuries. Develop and maintain the occupational health program in partnership with medical providers, ensuring employee well-being and compliance with applicable health standards.
Participate in and lead Hazard Evaluation Lab analyses to determine safe operating limits. Regularly review and enhance SHE programs and practices to support compliance with the company's Safety, Health, Environment, and Energy policies.
Strengthen workplace safety and compliance by reducing slip, trip, and fall incidents; implementing 5S, SHAPE, and Clean Floor initiatives; and delivering operator PPE and splash-prevention training. Serve as a Visible Site Leadership (VSL) champion under the current safety campaign, oversee raw material handling through a risk-based approach, and drive the site's risk reduction strategy.

Required skills and experience

5-7 years of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) experience within a manufacturing environment; experience in chemical manufacturing is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local SHE regulations, including environmental permitting and reporting requirements.
Experience interacting with auditors, regulatory agencies, and government officials, as well as managing regulatory inspections and compliance activities.
Demonstrated leadership experience driving site-wide SHE programs and cross-functional initiatives, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), audits, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
Experience delivering safety training and promoting a strong safety culture across all levels of a manufacturing organization.
Proven ability to assess operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support emergency response activities.Ability to influence stakeholders and provide SHE leadership in a site-based role without direct reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
Required certifications, licenses, or credentials necessary to serve as the site's SHE Leader in accordance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Working knowledge of environmental compliance programs, reporting requirements, and permit management.
Availability to travel occasionally, as required.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

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