EHS Specialist (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 64,896 - 81,120; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to champion safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement at our Libertyville facility.

You will partner with site leadership to strengthen the safety culture and ensure adherence to OSHA and environmental requirements. In this role you will lead EHS programs, manage RC14001, conduct incident investigations, deliver training, and support operations with robust documentation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance.
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with RC14001 or similar environmental management systems (preferred).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and environmental excellence across the site, implementing programs and best practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, maintaining permits.
• Lead EHS programs and management systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Support site operations with training, documentation, and coordination of EHS requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field

Job description

Employer

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of environmental and operational excellence? We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to champion safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement at our Libertyville manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll partner with site leadership to build and sustain a world‑class safety culture, ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and lead initiatives that protect our employees, our communities, and the environment. If you're a proactive problem solver who enjoys influencing change and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Champion Safety & Environmental Excellence

• Foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship by implementing corporate EHS programs and best practices
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety, environmental performance, and operational excellence
• Partner with leaders to strengthen employee engagement and accountability around EHS initiatives

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and corporate standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and external partners
• Manage environmental permits and ensure ongoing compliance with permitting requirements

Lead EHS Programs & Management Systems

• Own and maintain the site's RC14001 Management System
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and management systems
• Lead site EHS committees and facilitate employee participation in safety initiatives
• Conduct audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented to drive continuous improvement

Drive Incident Prevention & Training

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
• Coach leaders on safety accountability and behavioral‑based safety practices
• Manage employee EHS training programs to ensure required certifications and compliance are maintained
• Support Management of Change (MOC) and project stage‑gate reviews to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into operational changes

Support Site Operations

• Develop and monitor site safety, health, environmental, security, and sustainability objectives
• Lead industrial hygiene activities and exposure monitoring programs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance records

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and EHS management systems
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective action programs
• Familiarity with RC14001 or similar environmental management systems preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is a plus
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, organization, and documentation abilities
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on employee safety and environmental stewardship
• Lead meaningful initiatives that strengthen safety culture and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with experienced operations and leadership teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Grow your career with a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

The salary range for this position is $64,896 – $81,120 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job‑related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

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