Manager - HSE

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HSE Manager to lead health and safety initiatives. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, fostering a safety culture, and driving environmental management practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in safety management. Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee well-being and environmental sustainability, where your contributions will make a significant impact on workplace safety and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages

Global Bonus Program

Retirement Plans

Health Programs

Life Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Training & Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in HSE management and compliance.
• Strong background in chemical engineering and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to HSE laws and implement LANXESS directives.
• Promote safety ownership and conduct HSE training for all staff.

Skills

HSE Compliance

Safety Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Environmental Management

Training & Development

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

PG Diploma in Industrial Safety

Job description

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If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS: speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.
As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 13,000 employees. Be part of it!

Job Highlights

The HSE Manager's overall purpose is to safeguard the health and safety of employees while minimizing the organization's environmental impact and ensuring legal compliance in all aspects related to health, safety, and the environment. The role is pivotal in creating a safe and sustainable working environment. Required skill to dealt with various functions, contractors, transporters and shop floor employees to implement LANXESS directives.

Due to changes in legal and Global LANXESS directives, there is risk of improper implementation and gaps in its compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure adherence to HSE laws and LANXESS directives (Xact, Laxcore) in coordination with DISH, MPPCB, SDM, and other authorities.

Safety Culture & Engagement:
Promote safety ownership across all levels, including employees, contractors, transporters, and shop-floor teams.

Audit & Implementation:
Implement audit recommendations and close compliance gaps through regular follow-ups.

Transport & Logistics Safety:
Monitor on-site and off-site transport safety with logistics and tank farm teams.

Training & Awareness:
Plan and execute annual HSE training for employees and contract workers based on job roles.

Environmental Management:
Drive green belt initiatives and compliance with MOEF/CPCB/MPPCB norms. Ensure proper hazardous waste disposal and functioning of CEMS/AAQMS systems.

Emergency Preparedness:
Maintain emergency equipment, update emergency plans, and conduct regular mock drills.

Occupational Health:
Oversee health center operations and ensure regular medical check-ups for all personnel.

Risk & Incident Management:
Conduct JSAs, manage near-miss reporting, lead RCAs, and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement:
Analyze safety trends, lead HSE walkthroughs, and implement proactive improvements.

Permit to Work (PTW):
Ensure effective PTW implementation and routine audits.

Requirements

• Specific Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. with chemistry/ Diploma/ BE with chemical engineering + PG Diploma in Industrial safety
• Work Experience: 10 years' experience

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

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