Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division in Greer, SC seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety programs across four PPD facilities and one site in Covington, GA. This leadership role partners with plant leadership to protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

You will develop policies, conduct audits, lead investigations, train staff, and champion a proactive safety culture while staying current with evolving environmental and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field with 3+ years EHS experience, or 8+ years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support EHS initiatives and site visits.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, environmental, health, and safety programs in manufacturing.
• Ability to influence leaders and promote a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Serve as regional SME for OSHA compliance, environmental regulations and corporate EHS standards.
• Manage safety incident reporting and lead investigations, root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Develop, implement and improve EHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and advise leadership on compliance obligations and best practices.
• Monitor safety performance and develop strategies to reduce hazards and injuries.
• Oversee workers' compensation programs and coordinate with third-party providers.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training & coaching

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

8+ years of directly related EHS experience or 3+ years plus equivalent qualifications

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division

Job Title

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location

Greer, SC

Job Description

Mitsubishi Chemical is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and strengthen our safety culture across four PPD manufacturing facilities and one additional site in Covington, GA. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners closely with plant leadership to protect our employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the region. If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces, influencing organizational culture, and making a measurable impact in a complex manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for OSHA compliance, environmental regulations, and corporate EHS standards.
• Manage all safety incident reporting and lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and advise leadership on compliance obligations and industry best practices.
• Monitor workplace safety performance and develop strategies to reduce occupational hazards and injuries.
• Oversee workers' compensation programs and coordinate with third-party administrators and medical providers.
• Design, implement, and evaluate employee safety training programs, including behavioral-based safety initiatives.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and risk assessments while ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Analyze EHS metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety performance and operational excellence.
• Partner with plant leadership to build and sustain a proactive, employee-focused safety culture.
• Stay current on changing environmental and safety regulations and ensure compliance across all assigned locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant EHS experience, OR 8+ years of directly related Environmental, Health & Safety experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to support EHS initiatives, conduct site visits, lead investigations, and partner with leadership across assigned facilities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations with responsibility for OSHA compliance and environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing EHS policies, procedures, and employee training programs.
• Proven ability to influence leaders at all organizational levels and promote a strong safety culture.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities or regional operations is highly preferred.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $128,400-160,500. 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