EHS Manager

HSE Manager

The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across Brenntag Southwest operations. This role ensures full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (including OSHA, EPA, DOT, FIFRA, and state agencies), drives a proactive safety and compliance culture, and provides specialized regulatory leadership in pesticide product registrations and related chemical distribution activities. The HSE Manager serves as a subject matter expert for risk reduction, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and product stewardship in our chemical distribution and formulation environment.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Pesticide Registrations

• Lead the preparation, submission, and ongoing management of federal and state pesticide product registrations and amendments under FIFRA with the U.S. EPA. Coordinate state-level registrations, renewals, reporting, and compliance with Departments of Agriculture (or equivalent) in all states where products are sold/distributed.
• Provide end-to-end regulatory guidance for new pesticide active ingredients, formulations, label expansions, and product development from EPA/state review through market launch.
• Oversee and maintain EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements for covered facilities, including hazard assessments, prevention programs, emergency response planning, and submissions (with support from internal experts where applicable).
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, RCRA, and applicable state/local regulations. Maintain required permits (air, stormwater, SPCC, waste) and complete submissions such as Tier II, TRI, hazardous waste reports, and pesticide-specific filings.
• Oversee chemical management, SDS library maintenance, product stewardship, hazard communication (HazCom), and pesticide labeling programs.

Safety Program Leadership

• Lead occupational safety programs including LOTO, confined space, hot work, machine guarding, fall protection, industrial hygiene, and process safety.
• Conduct and document incident/accident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform routine site inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments; track findings and implement resolutions.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, employee engagement initiatives, and training programs.
• Participate in the investigation of incidents and cooperate in preparing materials for hearings, lawsuits, or insurance claims.

Environmental Management

• Manage hazardous waste storage, labeling, disposal, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans, environmental monitoring, and reporting.
• Assess current and proposed facilities, processes, and products for EHS issues.

Training & Development

• Develop, deliver, and coordinate EHS training (including new-hire onboarding, DOT HazMat, pesticide-specific, and regulatory topics) for employees and, as needed, customers.
• Maintain training records, verify competency, and support the creation/maintenance of training materials and the company's electronic reporting system.

Risk Management, Due Diligence & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and process safety reviews.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions or new product lines (assessing registrations, permits, compliance history, and liabilities) and lead integration efforts (nice-to-have/expandable responsibility).
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce incidents, exposures, and environmental impact. Support corporate EHS initiatives, KPIs, and audits.
• Serve as the point of contact with EPA, state agencies, and other regulators; monitor evolving regulations and advise leadership on impacts.

Knowledge & Skills :

• Thorough working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, EPA (including FIFRA, RMP, RCRA), DOT HazMat, and state regulations.
• Strong experience with pesticide registrations, product stewardship, and regulatory strategy/stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, regulators, customers, and auditors.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with EHS software/electronic reporting systems a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001, Responsible Distribution, or similar programs is desirable.

Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination). 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in chemical distribution, manufacturing, or related industry (pesticide/regulated product experience strongly preferred).
• Certifications : Professional certifications preferred CSP, CHMM, ASP, CIH, or equivalent). TWIC card may be required.

Our Offer

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

INTERESTED?

We look forward receiving your application.