Regional Environmental Health Safety and Security Manager

UBE Corporation America Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UBE Corporation America Inc. seeks a Regional EHSS Manager to lead the development and maintenance of U.S. EHS standards and the regional management system.

This role champions regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across multiple sites, partnering with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and HR to ensure consistency and strong EHS culture. The position also oversees U.S. Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety, directing personnel and programs to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, polyurethane, or a similar process industry.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-site or regional EHS programs and standards.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local requirements.
• Experience with process safety, chemical hazards, risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency response.
• Working experience with Quality Assurance or Quality Management Systems, including audits, CAPA, document control, change management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain U.S. regional EHS standards, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Provide EHS leadership and technical guidance to U.S. manufacturing sites and operational leadership.
• Establish regional EHS objectives, KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Establish consistent programs for process safety, chemical safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate requirements into practical regional standards and procedures.
• Partner with Quality to integrate EHS requirements into the company's management system, including auditing, document control, CAPA, management of change, and continuous improvement.
• Support regulatory inspections, agency correspondence, and significant EHS incidents.
• Collaborate with Corporate EHSS and Centers of Excellence to align global requirements with U.S. regulatory and operational needs.
• Promote a strong, consistent EHS culture and drive implementation of regional standards across all U.S. sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field

Tools

SAP EHS

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional EHSS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the EHS standards and management system across the United States for a UBE Corporation America Inc.’s subsidiaries. The role provides regional leadership and technical expertise to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce EHS risk, establish consistent standards across sites, and drive continuous improvement. The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, Legal, and Corporate EHSS.

The role also manages the U.S. Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety (RAPS) function, overseeing personnel, regulatory compliance, and product safety programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain U.S. regional EHS standards, policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Provide EHS leadership and technical guidance to U.S. manufacturing sites and operational leadership.
• Establish regional EHS objectives, KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Establish consistent programs for process safety, chemical safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate requirements into practical regional standards and procedures.
• Partner with Quality to integrate EHS requirements into the company's management system, including auditing, document control, CAPA, management of change, and continuous improvement.
• Support regulatory inspections, agency correspondence, and significant EHS incidents.
• Collaborate with Corporate EHSS and Centers of Excellence to align global requirements with U.S. regulatory and operational needs.
• Promote a strong, consistent EHS culture and drive implementation of regional standards across all U.S. sites.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, polyurethane, or a similar process industry.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-site or regional EHS programs and standards.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local requirements.
• Experience with process safety, chemical hazards, risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency response.
• Working experience with Quality Assurance or Quality Management Systems, including audits, CAPA, document control, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence and drive consistent standards across multiple sites without direct authority.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 9001.
• Experience with SAP EHS or similar systems.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
• Experience managing EHS programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: UBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.