SHE & Compliance Leader – Technical Center

Synthomer; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare

Parental leave

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Retirement contributions

Culture of Inclusion

Job summary

Synthomer Akron Technology Center is seeking a strong SHE&S Manager to lead safety, environment and health initiatives across the site and assigned programs. The role involves laboratory work, chemistry formulations, and collaborating across business segments to improve safety performance.

Responsibilities include coordinating the RCMS, developing site policies, conducting risk assessments, and leading investigations into incidents and near misses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer engineering or related science/engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated safety experience, preferably in manufacturing or lab environments.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience (intern/co-op) required.
• Ability to drive safety culture change and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Akron Technology Center SHE&S/RCMS management system and act as site safety committee facilitator.
• Establish and maintain site-specific SHE&S policies, programs, and procedures compliant with regulations and corporate standards.
• Educate site leadership and employees to ensure compliance with government regulations and policies.
• Track hazards and action items, ensure timely follow-up and communication.
• Prepare reports and government filings; maintain environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste.
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring for identified hazards (air, noise, dust).
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage Emergency Response Team and procedures; coordinate safety training and audits.
• Support site management in achieving annual SHE&S goals and regulatory compliance.
• Interact with employees at all levels to promote safe work practices.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA regulations

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Polymer Engineering or related field

Tools

RCMS

ISO systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synthomer Akron Technology Center is seeking a strong SHE&S Manager to lead safety, environment and health initiatives across the site and assigned programs. The role involves laboratory work, chemistry formulations, and collaborating across business segments to improve safety performance.

Responsibilities include coordinating the RCMS, developing site policies, conducting risk assessments, and leading investigations into incidents and near misses.