EHS Manager

Avantor; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead EHSS&S programs at our chemical manufacturing site in Paris, KY. This full-time, onsite role welcomes relocation to Paris, KY or nearby areas, with a focus on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in EHS within chemical manufacturing, strong knowledge of environmental and safety regulations including PSM, and leadership experience to guide cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or related industry.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, including process safety management (PSM).
• Experience with hazardous waste management and managing environmental permits.
• HAZWOPER CSP certification (24/40-hour) is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance across the site.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive corrective actions to mitigate process and repetitive risks.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and incident investigations with focus on systemic risk reduction.
• Develop long-term EHS strategies aligned with sustainability and risk reduction goals.
• Monitor performance metrics and reporting systems for compliance and analytics.
• Lead training on risk awareness, PSM, and job safety analyses (JSA).
• Coordinate emergency response planning and crisis management with internal teams and external agencies.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory knowledge

PSM

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science/Safety Engineering/Industrial Hygiene

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Manager to lead all aspects of our Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHSS&S) programs within our chemical manufacturing site in Paris, KY. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Paris, KY. Open to candidates who are willing to relocate to Paris, KY or the surrounding areas.

What we’re looking for

• A confident and capable EHS leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.
• You bring a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline required (e.g., Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene)

Experience

• 5+ years’ of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or related industry
• Strong working knowledge of environmental and safety regulations, including process safety management (PSM)
• Experience with hazardous waste management and managing various environmental permits

Certification(s)

• 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification nice to have

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience leading emergency response planning and coordination
• Familiarity with risk registers, performance metrics, and trend analysis
• Background in sustainability initiatives and waste minimization strategies
• Ability to manage external consultants and contractors for specialized assessment

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Lead comprehensive risk assessments with a focus on identifying and mitigating process and repetitive risks
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and incident investigations with a focus on systemic risk reduction
• Develop and execute long-term EHS strategies aligned with corporate sustainability and risk reduction goals
• Monitor performance metrics and reporting systems for compliance tracking and analytics
• Design and deliver targeted training programs on risk awareness, PSM, and JSA best practices
• Lead site-wide safety campaigns and employee engagement efforts to foster a proactive safety culture
• Oversee environmental compliance including air, wastewater, waste management, ground & storm water, SPCC, CERCLA and, community right to know
• Lead emergency response planning and coordination with internal teams and external agencies
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Quality departments to integrate EHS into daily operations and capital projects

Decisions responsible for

• Setting site-specific risk mitigation strategies and corrective actions
• Selecting and managing external EHS consultants and contractors
• Advising leadership on regulatory changes and operational impacts
• Leading emergency response and post-incident evaluations

Environment

• This role is based at a chemical manufacturing facility operating 7 days a week across three shifts.
• You will be expected to maintain visibility across all shifts and ensure consistent EHS performance and engagement.
• The site has complex regulatory obligations and a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement

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Company Overview

Avantor, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.