EHSQ Specialist

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at We are now looking for an EHSQ Specialist for our Fontana, CA site. This role ensures safe, compliant, and high-quality operations across Kemira’s production sites. The team manages risk, promotes safe behaviors, and drives continuous improvement to protect people, assets, and the environment while supporting reliable, efficient manufacturing performance. Lead and continuously improve the Environment, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) safety management system. This position is located in Fontana, CA, United States. 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. Conducting site audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Driving 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. Demonstrated 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. Please apply with CV at kemira.com/careers. Keep your career interest profile updated in MyKem in order to receive notifications of open positions. The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match). We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyze pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone. Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.