Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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 peroxide‑based 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 .

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
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term/long‑term 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

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

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, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, 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.

Drug‑Free 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.