ESSHQ Manager

Evonik Corporation

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The role involves leading and overseeing ESSHQ efforts at the site while acting as the main contact between the LR site and the regional ESSHQ organization. Responsibilities include monitoring and reviewing the performance of ESSHQ processes and KPIs, providing support and consulting to all plant departments on ESSHQ matters, and initiating lessons learned programs to enhance safety and optimize ESSHQ initiatives. Additionally, the role ensures the transfer and implementation of ESSHQ requirements from Evonik and BL Catalysts to the site, identifies and addresses ESSHQ compliance risks in alignment with corporate standards and policies, and serves as a functional expert/resource for the LR site.

Responsibilities

• To lead and direct the ESSHQ efforts at the site.
• Contact point between LR site and regional ESSHQ organization.
• Monitor and review performance of ESSHQ processes and KPIs at the site.
• Support and consulting of all departments within the plant with regards to ESSHQ.
• Initiation of lessons learned programs to improve safety, to optimize the performance in ESSHQ initiatives.
• Transfer of ESSHQ requirements of Evonik and BL Catalysts to the site and ensure departments implement.
• Identify, prevent and resolve ESSHQ compliance risks in the site in accordance with corporate requirements, standards and policies.
• To participate as a functional expert/resource for LR site

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Safety, Environmental, or related equivalent technical degree required
• 3-5+ years of Safety experience in industrial/chemical plant environment required.
• Well-developed oral and written communications/presentation skills (target audiences: employees; plant and global management and supervision; senior management; government regulatory agency representatives; third parties; and the general public).
• Technical ability/knowledge to review and evaluate environmental regulations and summarize proposed changes to management.
• Supervise and lead direct reports so that ongoing environmental compliance occurs.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• At least 3 years of experience with ISO requirements

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

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Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Brittney Compton