EHS Program Leader: Safety, Compliance & ISO Excellence

Quaker Houghton; Detroit (MI, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton in Detroit, MI seeks a senior EHS professional to drive regulatory compliance, develop and implement regional safety programs, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications across operations. The role prioritizes world-class employee safety culture and requires collaboration with HR, operations, engineering, and quality to manage risk and continuously improve performance.

You will lead EHS training, support incident investigations, and coordinate with corporate and regional

Qualifications

• Experience leading EHS compliance programs and safety initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification processes.
• Ability to train employees and deliver effective safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive regulatory compliance and implement EHS programs and safety campaigns.
• Support the region in deploying EHS software systems and tracking performance metrics.
• Provide policy and training support for medical and industrial hygiene programs; assist with fitness-for-duty and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate with Global/Regional leadership to audit and maintain EHS certifications across sites.
• Develop training materials and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

EHS compliance

Regulatory expertise

Safety programs

Training delivery

Incident prevention

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Quaker Houghton in Detroit, MI seeks a senior EHS professional to drive regulatory compliance, develop and implement regional safety programs, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications across operations. The role prioritizes world-class employee safety culture and requires collaboration with HR, operations, engineering, and quality to manage risk and continuously improve performance.

You will lead EHS training, support incident investigations, and coordinate with corporate and regional