Lead Safety Excellence as Our Next Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager! Why CHT USA? At CHT USA, we combine smart chemistry with character. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety, environmental ste…
$500 Sign-On Bonus + 4% Shift Premium! At CHT USA, we foster a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on day 31. Our 401(k) plan allows participatio…
$500 Sign-On Bonus + 4% Shift Premium! At CHT USA, we foster a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on day 31. Our 401(k) plan allows participatio…
$500 Sign-On Bonus + 4% Shift Premium! At CHT USA, we foster a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on day 31. Our 401(k) plan allows participatio…
$500 Sign-On Bonus! At CHT USA, we foster a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance starting on day 31. Our 401(k) plan allows participation in the first of t…
Skills: Chemical Operation, cGMP Compliance, GDP Standards, In-process Testing, 6S Methodology
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$78k–$125k/yr
Full-time
associate degree, bachelor degree, professional certificate
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) with 3% Company-paid Contribution
Posted 33d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and improve environmental, health, and safety programs at the Richmond manufacturing facility to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace. This includes managing hazardous waste, conducting incident investigations, and serving as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science, or a related field with experience in industrial EHS programs. Preferred qualifications include safety certifications like CSP or GSP and experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
Full job description
Lead Safety Excellence as Our Next Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager!
Why CHT USA?
At CHT USA, we combine smart chemistry with character. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety, environmental stewardship, and employee well-being are foundational to our success. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence our culture, operations, and commitment to continuous improvement. Enjoy competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day 31, plus a 401(k) with a 3% company-paid contribution and immediate vesting upon eligibility.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our safety and environmental programs at our Richmond, Virginia manufacturing facility. This key leadership role will drive regulatory compliance, strengthen our safety culture, reduce risk, and ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees, visitors, and contractors. The position includes approximately 10% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety programs across the Richmond facility.
Develop, implement, and maintain OSHA-written programs, hazardous waste contingency plans, SPCC plans, and other EHS policies and procedures.
Promote management engagement and employee involvement in safety initiatives and awareness campaigns.
Deliver EHS compliance training for new hires and existing employees.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and reporting activities.
Manage hazardous waste disposal activities and chemical handling procedures.
Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
Monitor regulatory changes and implement programs to ensure ongoing compliance.
Develop EHS performance metrics and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Safety certifications such as CSP, GSP, CSHM, or similar are preferred.
Experience leading EHS programs within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, DOT, and environmental compliance requirements.
Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to influence positive change and build a strong culture of safety at all levels of the organization.
Why Join Us?
Lead safety and environmental initiatives that make a meaningful impact on employee well-being and operational success.
Play a key role in shaping the culture of a growing manufacturing organization.
Partner with leadership to drive continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, development, and ongoing education.
Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, innovation, and accountability.
Apply Now
Are you ready to lead safety initiatives that protect people, support the environment, and strengthen operational excellence? Apply today and become an essential leader at CHT USA's Richmond, Virginia facility.
SMART CHEMISTRY WITH CHARACTER - innovative, most sustainable specialty chemicals and excellent services.
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg
LinkedIn followers
31,410
SMART CHEMISTRY WITH CHARACTER.
The CHT Group is a medium-sized global player for sustainable specialty chemicals. After the foundation of CHT R. Beitlich GmbH in 1953 in Tübingen, the company has developed to a worldwide operating group with focus on innovative chemicals as function generators, auxiliaries and additives for industrial processes. The products optimize production processes in many industries and have an influence on the functionality, appearance and quality of the end-products on the consumer market.
Then as now, the head office and the centers of competence of the business divisions are located at the headquarters of the Group at CHT Germany GmbH in Tübingen. The range of dyes is developed, produced and commercialized by the Swiss subsidiary company CHT Switzerland AG (former BEZEMA AG) in Montlingen.
With worldwide approx. 2,500 staff members in 27 companies and additional sales agencies the company group provides its products and services in more than 120 countries – on all continents.
The CHT Group focuses its strategy and organization specifically on value-based and sustainable corporate management.
Our portfolio includes Textile Solutions – dyes and auxiliaries for the entire textile value chain, from pretreatment, dyeing, and finishing to modern solutions for technical textiles and sustainable fashion concepts.
Our offer is complemented by Industrial Solutions – smart specialty silicones for a wide range of industrial applications, innovative paper and pulp technologies, high-performance materials for bonding and mold making, care ingredients for home, car, and personal care, and advanced washing solutions for textile care and plastics recycling.
In addition, we supply Functional Chemicals – high-performance chemical additives for formulators in the fields of paints, coatings, construction, adhesives, leather, chemical producers, agrochemicals, mining, and release agents.
Offices: Bismarckstr. 102, Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg 72072, DE · Kriessernstrasse 20, Montlingen, St. Gallen 9462, CH · Akçaburgaz Caddesi, Akçaburgaz, Istanbul 34522, TR · Otegemstraat 30, Zwevegem, Flemish Region 8550, BE · Showground Road, Bridgwater, England TA6 6AJ, GB
Textilveredlung / Textile finishingTextilpflege / Textile careBauchemie / Construction ChemicalsSilikone / SiliconesFarbstoffe / DyestuffPapier und Zellstoff / Paper and pulpand PET RecyclingChemicalManufacturing
SMART CHEMISTRY WITH CHARACTER - innovative, most sustainable specialty chemicals and excellent services.
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg
LinkedIn followers
31,410
SMART CHEMISTRY WITH CHARACTER.
The CHT Group is a medium-sized global player for sustainable specialty chemicals. After the foundation of CHT R. Beitlich GmbH in 1953 in Tübingen, the company has developed to a worldwide operating group with focus on innovative chemicals as function generators, auxiliaries and additives for industrial processes. The products optimize production processes in many industries and have an influence on the functionality, appearance and quality of the end-products on the consumer market.
Then as now, the head office and the centers of competence of the business divisions are located at the headquarters of the Group at CHT Germany GmbH in Tübingen. The range of dyes is developed, produced and commercialized by the Swiss subsidiary company CHT Switzerland AG (former BEZEMA AG) in Montlingen.
With worldwide approx. 2,500 staff members in 27 companies and additional sales agencies the company group provides its products and services in more than 120 countries – on all continents.
The CHT Group focuses its strategy and organization specifically on value-based and sustainable corporate management.
Our portfolio includes Textile Solutions – dyes and auxiliaries for the entire textile value chain, from pretreatment, dyeing, and finishing to modern solutions for technical textiles and sustainable fashion concepts.
Our offer is complemented by Industrial Solutions – smart specialty silicones for a wide range of industrial applications, innovative paper and pulp technologies, high-performance materials for bonding and mold making, care ingredients for home, car, and personal care, and advanced washing solutions for textile care and plastics recycling.
In addition, we supply Functional Chemicals – high-performance chemical additives for formulators in the fields of paints, coatings, construction, adhesives, leather, chemical producers, agrochemicals, mining, and release agents.
Offices: Bismarckstr. 102, Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg 72072, DE · Kriessernstrasse 20, Montlingen, St. Gallen 9462, CH · Akçaburgaz Caddesi, Akçaburgaz, Istanbul 34522, TR · Otegemstraat 30, Zwevegem, Flemish Region 8550, BE · Showground Road, Bridgwater, England TA6 6AJ, GB
Textilveredlung / Textile finishingTextilpflege / Textile careBauchemie / Construction ChemicalsSilikone / SiliconesFarbstoffe / DyestuffPapier und Zellstoff / Paper and pulpand PET RecyclingChemicalManufacturing