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LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.6 billion in 2021 and more than 13,000 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 25 locations in 11 states.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
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What we can offer you:
LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.
We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.
The role of the Head of HSSE is to coordinate activities within the Environmental, Health & Safety, and Security functions in support of Charleston Operations. This role provides leadership and guidance in these functions to the site leadership team. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop strategic goals and targets to maintain high level of Health and safety performance.
- Ensure environmental compliance including site air, water and waste permitting.
- Ensure site security is coordinated at a high level in compliance with Homeland Security CFATS requirements to protect the community from terroristic activities.
- Ensure incidents are properly reported externally, internally and that the investigation protocols are followed.
- Implement and monitor necessary training and safety programs for all site employees. Track and report HSSE KPI's and identify opportunities to improve metrics.
- Serve as HSSE incident management expert for the Charleston site, providing guidance and training for the management and investigation of incidents, especially those having a high potential for injury or damage.
- Work with authorities and LANXESS internal and external consultants on all site related permit issues.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or related field.
- Min. of 5 years of professional HSSE experience. Experience in chemical manufacturing or similar industry is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse culture and affect culture change.
- Provide guidance, direction and professional development for HSSE team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
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