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SalaryAs we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.
Chemours is seeking an EHS Manager (Workplace Safety Center of Excellence (COE) Leader) to join our team! This position will report directly to the VP of EHS.
This position will have overall accountability for the Workplace Safety COE which includes employee safety, contractor safety, industrial hygiene and EHS data analytics/metric reporting.
The Workplace Safety COE Leader role is a highly visible position that leads a team of subject matter experts in aligning COE strategic initiatives to company vision, and business strategies, by setting priorities, focusing energy and resources, and establishing agreement around intended outcomes. Serving as the lead subject matter expert on technical and regulatory aspects, program standards, and best practices. This role requires strong project management skills and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance and risk management effectiveness.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides services, solutions, programs, best practices and guidance to functional and operational teams, site operations management and site Workplace Safety representatives to effectively manage compliance assurance and risk mitigation.
- Lead COE to develop, update and periodically review EHS standards, guidance documents, training, and reference material.
- Create, collect, measure, and analyze Workplace Safety metrics and KPI's to discover trends for continuous improvement or to initiate targeted prevention programs.
- Monitor developments, trends, emerging issues, legislation, and regulations related to Workplace Safety to ensure programs comply with requirements. Supports regulatory agency and external stakeholder activities including reporting, visits, or inspections as needed.
- Benchmark and learn from industry best practices to identify improvement opportunities, develop change management plans to incorporate changes/updates to programs.
- Serve as a thought partner and strategic advisor on the EHS Leadership team to shape strategy on critical business and/or program issues.
- Updates the company’s EHS governance team (EHS Council) on goals and work happening within the COE to gain alignment on adjustments needed, and to evaluate the suitability, effectiveness, and adequacy of the COE management systems.
- Owns audit program for COE competency and ensures audit findings are trended and learnings are shared routinely.
- Collaborates with Enterprise manufacturing facilities and internal functions on EHS needs and direction, including reviewing incidents and leveraging learnings across the enterprise.
- Develops talent of direct team and site resources, monitor skill sets, and manage performance of staff.
The following is required for this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health, safety or scientific or related engineering field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or related industrial environment.
- Functional knowledge in areas of Workplace Safety demonstrating tactical and strategic leadership.
- Ability to read and interpret complex regulations and to collaborate with internal technical experts, site personnel and other functions to ensure compliance.
- Experience establishing metrics, analyzing data, and developing dashboards and reporting.
- Exceptional strategic consulting skills balanced with a drive for execution, thinks with an enterprise-wide mindset. Demonstrates strong judgment in decision making and quickly gains trust.
- Skilled at change leadership, seeing opportunities from challenges. Track record of being resilient and adaptable in navigating organizational resistance and influencing others to adopt new behaviors and approaches. Visible and dynamic champion for EHS.
- Broad communication skills and demonstrated experience in understanding of business value drivers.
The following is preferred for this role:
- ABIH Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- 5+ years’ experience in a Workplace Safety competency such as employee safety, contractor safety, and/or industrial hygiene, with demonstrated experience in managing programs in a company with global operations.
- Experience with multiple manufacturing companies and/or with multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Project management experience, and analytical / problem-solver capabilities.
- 3+ years managing teams of professionals or technicians.
- 3+ years’ experience in RC14001, OHSAS18001, ISO14001, ISO45001 or similar accredited EHS management systems.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Days
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we’re proud to be
Certified™ by Great Place to Work®
.Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$134,400.00 - $210,000.00Chemours Level:
28Annual Bonus Target:
16%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
