HSE Manager

Eastman Chemical Company; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Chestertown, MD, seeks an HSE Manager to lead site safety, process safety and environmental programs. You will manage one HSE professional and partner with Manufacturing leadership to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership and communication skills. It offers a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a global materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biology, occupational health and safety, engineering or other related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chemical or petrochemical industry highly preferred.
• Industrial wastewater experience highly preferred.
• Experience managing an HSE team preferred.
• Prior people leadership and coaching experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Joint responsibility for overall HSE performance at the Chestertown site and drive continual improvement.
• Understand and execute all permits at the site.
• Assure site environmental compliance and lead key elements of permits.

Skills

HSE leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/occupational health and safety/engineering

Job description

HSE Manager

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world‑class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager at Eastman's Chestertown, Maryland site provides overarching personal safety, process safety and environmental leadership for the site. In this role, you will manage one HSE professional, assume accountability for site HSE performance and embrace and foster strong partnership with Chestertown Manufacturing leadership. The role reports up through the SFE and CI Regional Division HSE branch of the Global Health, Safety, and Environmental organization. This role will have parallel responsibilities within the CI Manufacturing organization which will include oversight of site environmental projects.

• Joint responsibility (with Manufacturing) for overall HSE performance at the Chestertown site and responsibility for driving continual improvement in that performance
• Understand and execute all permits at the site
• Assure site environmental compliance
• Lead team in execution of key elements of permits with support from the regional environmental compliance group
• Work with HSES Specialist to audit for compliance
• Oversee, through HSES Specialist, leadership the aspects of site programs such as industrial hygiene, Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, emergency response, Life Critical Processes and other HSE elements
• Provide leadership and direction for HSE initiatives throughout the site
• Be a voice for the site regarding upward communication for all HSE site programs and responsibilities
• Serve as primary contact with Maryland Department of Environment and other governmental agencies to represent Eastman and site
• Serve as key member of the PSGC. Facilitate this team for the site.
• Trained as a study leader for PHAs
• Develop operational expertise in the utilities area, including WWT, boilers, cooling water and thermal oil systems
• Execute project work at the site associated with the utilities areas
• Scope development
• Execution with contractors
• Participate as a key member of the site leadership team
• Coordinate site tracking of metrics and key performance indicators, recordkeeping and reporting
• Manage and participate in the execution of safety audits, walk through inspections and design reviews|
• Manage the Chestertown HSE budget
• Coordinate and perform training in various efforts of HSE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, biology, occupational health and safety, engineering or other related discipline required
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Experience in chemical or petrochemical industry highly preferred
• Industrial wastewater experience highly preferred
• Experience managing an HSE team preferred
• Prior people leadership and coaching experience preferred
• Good interpersonal, communication and team skills
• Strong customer focus, with demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and work in partnership with Manufacturing and other stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $137,500 per year.

At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage-paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits-including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more-so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies

• 401(k) with a company match-plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away

• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life's moments.

Growth & Development

• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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Cambridge MD

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