EHSQ Specialist

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water‑intensive industries. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers employees to thrive. Position: EHSQ Specialist – Fontana, CA This role ensures safe, compliant, and high‑quality operations across Kemira’s production sites. It leads and continuously improves the EHSQ safety management system. In this role you will be responsible for: Lead and implement site Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) programs and management systems. Provide visible EHSQ leadership through field engagement, coaching, and reinforcement of safe behaviors and risk controls. Conduct site audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and quality performance. Own the site compliance calendar and ensure on‑time completion of all required tasks, inspections, and reporting and required actions. Manage site regulatory permits and compliance programs adhering to local requirements. Maintain audit‑ready documentation and lead responses to regulatory inquiries and inspections. Champion safe behaviors and risk controls through visible leadership, coaching, and field engagement. Lead and coordinate Management of Change (MOC) to ensure EHSQ risks and requirements are integrated into changes. Perform other duties as assigned. What you’ll bring to the team: EHS/EHSQ leadership experience in manufacturing, chemical production, or regulated industrial environments. Working knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations and programs. Experience building and running EHS management systems: training matrices, delivering training, compliance calendars, audits, corrective actions, and metrics. Proven ability to lead investigations, risk assessments, and cross‑functional corrective action execution. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse teams across all levels. Analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and address EHSQ challenges. What you can expect from us: A role with meaningful impact on safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and personal growth. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 per year, with performance‑based bonuses. Additional benefits include health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are committed to using transparent methodologies to ensure pay equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr