EHS Manager

Stepan Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

STD / LTD

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Recognition Program

EAP

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking an EHS&S Manager for the Elwood, IL facility to lead the Environmental, Health and Safety group and drive continuous improvement.

You will partner with site operations, ensure compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, oversee PSM programs, and develop safety culture through leadership and staff development.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in EHS leadership and management.
• Proven experience establishing and managing EHS systems.
• Strong collaboration and cross‑functional leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of US EPA/OSHA regulations and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with VPP, RCMS and MARSEC concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to the EHS dept and manage resources.
• Prioritize and manage to protect people, processes, products and the environment.
• Partner with internal departments to implement EHS process improvements.
• Develop, deploy and deliver EHSS leadership strategies and programs.
• Oversee the site emergency response team and incident management.
• Develop EHS staff through coaching, training and resource planning.
• Oversee and manage PSM, risk assessments, MOC and safe work practices.

Skills

EHS leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Process safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Stepan is looking for an EHS&S Manager at our Elwood, IL facility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership to the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Dept. through effective management of the Department’s resources to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Prioritize and manage to protect people, processes, products and the environment from exposures to injury, risk or economic loss.
• Partners effectively with internal departments to identify and implement process improvements for EHS programs.
• Develop, deploy, and deliver EHSS behavior, safety culture and critical EHS leadership strategies and programs.
• Oversee the site emergency response team that handles fire, hazmat, confined space rescue, medical, and other site emergencies.
• Develop EHS staff through guidance, development planning, coaching, training and resource planning.
• Oversee and manage the sites Process Safety Management (PSM) system program such as PHA methodology and leadership including HAZOP and LOPA and other quantitative risk assessment methodologies; mechanical integrity (process equipment and design, inherently safe design and RAGAGEP, preventive maintenance, testing and inspection); programmable and safety integrated systems integrity; operating procedures and consequence of deviation management: emergency response and mitigating technologies such as fire prevention and protection; incident investigation and root cause analysis; facility siting; management of change; process safety information management; safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience.
• Proven experience establishing and managing EHS systems with a thorough knowledge of concepts, tools, and methodologies of EHS management.
• Demonstrated outstanding collaboration and communication skills and leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois and USEPA laws and regulations (air, wastewater, waste, DOT, and any other applicable regulations) and required reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA VPP and ACC RCMS management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of United States Coastguard MARSEC security regulations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required -science, engineering, occupational safety or environmental related discipline preferred

Pay Range: $117,000 - $170,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

• Stable & Growing
• Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference & Be Recognized
• Committed to Safety & Sustainability
• Value Driven Culture