EH&S Manager II

Calgon Carbon Corporation; Catlettsburg (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Calgon Carbon Corporation is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager II at the Big Sandy manufacturing location. You will lead a team of EHS professionals, develop strategic plans, and drive a strong safety culture in a complex plant environment.

The role requires extensive knowledge of EPA/OSHA/KY regulations, ISO systems, and proactive risk mitigation, with a focus on reducing incidents and maintaining compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of reducing injuries.
• Strong knowledge of US EPA, OSHA and KY regulations and reporting.
• Experience leading EHS teams and driving culture changes toward safety.
• Ability to develop and maintain ISO systems and health programs.
• Proven ability to communicate with regulators and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of EHS professionals to achieve site safety goals.
• Develop and implement an EHS strategic plan with KPIs monitored across the site.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for air, waste and water management.
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, training, and risk reduction.
• Coach production managers and leaders on EHS leadership and incident investigations.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Industrial hygiene

Auditing

Training/coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

EHS certification desirable

Job description

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come .

Excellent Benefits : Medical, dental, vision and retirement savings (401k)

Hours of work: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 40 Hrs / Wk

The Site Environmental Health and Safety Manager II will provide leadership, vision, and direction in order to strengthen the site Environmental, Health and Safety culture at the Big Sandy manufacturing location. This individual will lead and develop a team of environmental, health and safety professionals and trainers to accomplish mission critical tasks. This role requires the creation of a strategic plan, that has prescribed key performance indicators that are monitored , audited, and focused on continuous improvement. This leader needs to prioritize and control significant plant level risks and work with all department leaders to sustain risk mitigation strategies. This individual will continuously define what good EHS looks like, communicate goals, and establish standards to meet expectations. Due to the number of EHS aspects and impacts associated with the Big Sandy Plant, the individual must be able to collaborate and communicate with regulatory agencies. With strategic guidance from both the central EHS function and local plant manager, this hands‑on leadership position will: ensure local legislative compliance, develop and maintain ISO systems, develop an autonomous EHS culture, promote defined Health and Wellness programs, define EHS standard operating procedures, provide EHS training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods, all achieved through participation and employee engagement. The Environmental Health and Safety Manager II proactively drives awareness, communicates best practices, and implements new programs related to EHS. This individual works to ensure safe behavior, machinery, and regulatory compliance for EHS at the site. They will lead continuous imp rovements of site EHS Man ag ement System. This role requires expertise in EH S regulations for air, waste, and water management, industrial hygiene, and safety regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Lead a team for the filing of all internal, corporate, and required government reporting relating to regulatory compliance
• Maintains an EHS compliance calendar, audits compliance system routinely, and ensure compliance gaps are corrective
• Maintain site required ISO certifications where applicable
• Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (indirect discharge, SPCC, SWPPP, Air)
• Manage and ensure compliance with the waste management program (hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal)
• Develop and implement industrial hygiene programs to reduce exposure risk and prioritize hazard reduction philosophy
• Coach/mentor production managers and other plant leaders on EHS leadership
• Develop EHS direct reports to enhance expertise within the site
• Establish formal or informal mentorship programs that pair less experienced EHS staff with seasoned professionals or senior executives
• Develop behaviors, habits, processes and technologies that result in safety as a precondition
• Lead the development and Incorporate EHS tools into the daily operational activities (Shift meetings, production meetings, GEMBA walks).
• Help operations navigate complex regulations and company standards
• Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues
• Establish both a short term and long term EHS strategy for the site in conjunction with guidance from the Plant Manager and CCC/ Chemviron Center of Excellence
• This EHS strategy shall be monitored as a KPI across the site and the incumbent will establish accountability channels to ensure that all levels of the organization delivers EHS results
• This individual shall also participate and lead cultural transformation across the site to achieve sustainable results
• Work closely with the Regional Center of Excellence leaders to verify quality of programs and processes via audit and self-assessment tools
• Develop a safety-first culture through leadership commitment and foster environment where workers feel secure reporting risks
• Promote continuous improvement using EHS data and inspection results to identify areas for continuous improvement
• Lead by example by conducting regular field observations firsthand, identify and resolve issues, and provide coaching
• Proactively drive awareness and communicates best practices related to Safety, Health and Environment, promoting an autonomous EHS culture
• Identify and champion impactful initiatives seeking continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental compliance
• Establish a site high consequence program to manage severe incidents with fatality (SIF) and ensure flawless execution of site life critical programs
• Lead high quality incident investigations, track corrective actions and monitor data for at-risk trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required
• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent is preferred
• A professional environmental, safety or industrial hygiene certification is desired
• 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of success in reducing occupational injuries, working knowledge and expertise in Environmental regulations and maintaining compliance with pertinent regulation is required
• 10+ years' experience of strong EHS background and experience in US EPA, OSHA, and KY state regulations and reporting is required
• 5-7 years e xperience of having the ability to identify change, communicate the need for change, and monitor integration for success is required
• 5-7 years of demonstrated abilities as an effective leader/trainer/coach is required
• 5-7 years of demonstrated abilities to communicate both horizontally and vertically is required

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron .

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran