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The Environmental, Safety, Security, Health and Quality (ESSHQ) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all ESSHQ programs across three Tonawanda, NY sites, including manufacturing, R&D, and technical services. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement, oversees quality and food safety systems, and provides strategic leadership to maintain a safe, secure, compliant, and high-performing operation in alignment with corporate, regional, and regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage ESSHQ operations across three sites, ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance
• Direct and develop a technically competent ESSHQ team, including training, coaching, and performance management
• Develop, implement, and maintain ESSHQ policies, procedures, and management systems
• Oversee environmental, process safety, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, and emergency response programs
• Serve as site authority for regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, NFPA, TSCA, etc.) and audits
• Manage site emergency response, crisis management, and incident command responsibilities
• Lead security operations, including contractor security, investigations, and Homeland Security compliance
• Manage quality systems, food safety programs (HACCP, SQF/FSSC), and continuous quality improvement
• Drive cost control, budgeting, and capital planning for ESSHQ-related programs
• Represent the site with external agencies, industry groups, insurers, and community organizations

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Environmental, Industrial, Health & Safety Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Professional certifications preferred (CSP, CHMM, CIH, CPEA or equivalent)
• 5–10 years of ESSHQ experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment
• 3–5 years of management experience with direct reports
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, NFPA, TSCA, and process safety regulations
• Experience with management systems (ISO 9001, RC14001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000/SQF)
• Proven leadership and ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Experience leading audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs
• Strong communication, investigation, and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple sites, budgets, and complex regulatory environments

Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).


Pay Range: : $108,500--$180,900


Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. 

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. 

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

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