ESHA Manager

Esha Manager

Clariant is seeking an ESHA Manager to support the Catalyst Business Unit in Louisville, KY. This role is responsible for managing a team of EHS professionals and ensuring legal compliance with EHS regulations. This role will also lead and coordinate ESHA activities at the Louisville sites, delivering professional and efficient ESHA services. The ESHA Manager will play a highly visible and engaging role on the shop floor, connecting with employees and management alike to foster trust, collaboration, and a culture of safety. Success in this position comes from applying a thoughtful, risk-based approach, balancing operational priorities with compliance requirements, and guiding teams with practical insight. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and skilled at navigating complex situations with nuance, promoting continuous improvement while maintaining the ESHA team's presence as a supportive, trusted resource across the business. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity, and Clariant offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, PTO, and more.

Responsibilities :

Lead and coordinate ESHA activities at the site, ensuring legal compliance with EPA, OSHA, DOT, Kentucky, and other applicable regulations

Support the Site Management team in risk management, audit completion, and execution of the legal compliance audit schedule

Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific ESHA procedures, programs, and training for employees and contractors

Manage the occupational health nurse and internal EHS / PSM experts to provide technical guidance and support site operations

Monitor and ensure compliance of relevant aspects including environmental compliance, site security, ISO / RCMS compliance, Occupational Health, etc.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the Clariant Excellence Program and achieve consistent EHS and PS performance across site

Communicate with Corporate ESHA and Global Operations regarding compliance, KPIs, and performance; align corporate initiatives with site operations

Maintain professional networks and collaborate with regional associations to stay current on emerging regulations and industry best practices

Balance corporate and site priorities while proactively addressing safety, compliance, and operational challenges

Demonstrate strong leadership, team development, and collaboration skills to drive performance and build a culture of safety and accountability

Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

8-10 years of experience leading EHS and process safety programs in a chemical manufacturing environment

Thorough knowledge and application of EPA, OSHA, DOT, and Kentucky regulations; experience with PSM / RMP and ISO standards is a plus.

Demonstrated team leadership and ability to proactively manage safety, compliance, and risk across multiple sites with direct reports.