Emergency Manager Americas & EHS LATAM

Clariant SE; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Profit sharing

Flexible hours compensation

Birthday day off

1 paid day per year for volunteering

TotalPass for you + up to 3 dependents

Medical and dental insurance for you +

On-site restaurant or meal allowance

Extended parental leaves

Job summary

Clariant, a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, is seeking an experienced professional to drive Emergency Management and Business Continuity across the Americas and LATAM. This individual contributor role focuses on developing frameworks, training programs, and continuity systems, collaborating with regional and global stakeholders to enhance resilience.

You will steer regional EM programs, manage BCMS, monitor KPIs, develop training materials, and support GEM initiatives, acting as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years in strategic crisis management, business continuity or EHS.
• Proven track record of influencing stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Fluent English with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Steer and maintain the regional Emergency Management program, including SOPs, guidelines, and simulation exercises.
• Manage and continuously improve the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) across the region.
• Monitor Emergency Management performance against KPIs, identifying gaps and implementing improvements.
• Develop training materials and support the delivery of EM and BCMS training to regional teams.
• Support the Head of Emergency Management in Global Emergency Management (GEM) preparedness initiatives, acting as deputy when required.
• Lead root cause analysis for emergency incidents and conduct operational assessment audits.

Skills

Crisis Management

Business Continuity

EHS

Fluent English

Autonomy

Decision Making

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is looking for an experienced professional, supporting Emergency Management and Business Continuity programs across the Americas and LATAM region. In this role, you will act as a key driver of organizational resilience, developing and maintaining emergency management frameworks, training programs, and continuity systems while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to combine expertise in crisis and continuity management with regional impact and global exposure. Please note that this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

• Join a company with a strong safety culture — because people always come first
• Be part of a global industry leader with a strong market presence
• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment
• Opportunity to work with international exposure
• Company committed to sustainability, diversity, and people development

Responsibilities

• Steer and maintain the regional Emergency Management program, including SOPs, guidelines, and simulation exercises
• Manage and continuously improve the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) across the region
• Monitor Emergency Management performance against established KPIs, identifying gaps and implementing improvements
• Develop training materials and support the delivery of EM and BCMS training to regional teams
• Support the Head of Emergency Management in Global Emergency Management (GEM) preparedness initiatives, acting as deputy when required
• Lead root cause analysis for emergency incidents and conduct operational assessment audits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; aptitude in Crisis Management systems is prioritized
• Solid senior-level experiencein Crisis Management, Business Continuity, or EHS — with a minimum of 3 years in astrategic and decision-making capacity
• Proven track recordofleading complex emergency management initiativesand influencing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
• Fluent English withstrong communication
• Ability to workautonomouslyand make sound judgments under pressure
• Agility and composure when dealing with high-stakes emergency scenarios

Our Offer

• Hybrid work model (3 days on-site)
  This position offers flexibility for the successful candidate to be based at any Clariant site in Brazil, including Suzano (SP), São Paulo (SP), Jacareí (SP), Belo Horizonte (MG), Rio das Ostras (RJ), Vitória da Conquista (BA), or Ananindeua (PA). For business reasons,the preferred locations are Suzano (SP) or São Paulo (SP).
• Company car
• Profit sharing
• Flexible hours compensation (bridge holidays)
• Birthday day off
• 1 paid day per year for volunteering
• TotalPass (for you + up to 3 dependents)
• Medical and dental insurance (for you + dependents)
• Pharmacy assistance
• On-site restaurant or meal allowance
• Extended parental leaves: Maternity leave: 180 days; Paternity leave: 20 days.
• Job stability for mothers after childbirth/adoption
• Childcare allowance (for mothers with children up to 2 years old)

Benefits may vary according to location or business unit.

Your Contact

Talent Acquisition Team

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.