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Ashland Inc.

EHS Manager

Ashland Inc., Hopewell, Virginia, United States, 23860

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* Provide transformational leadership to foster management commitment and employee ownership of EHS, enhance site culture and performance, and ensure timely closure of CAPAs through risk assessments and data-driven collaboration.* Partner with site leadership to develop and implement EHS objectives, targets, and strategies; establish and maintain safety committees to prioritize and mitigate risks effectively.* Analyze EHS data and incident investigations using strong analytical skills; communicate clearly and succinctly in both verbal and written forms to all organizational levels.* Apply effective problem-solving and decision-making by developing multiple solutions and making well-informed recommendations to improve safety outcomes.* Coordinate and deliver mandatory employee EHS training and additional sessions tailored to meet specific leadership safety requirements.* Review and direct all environmental permits and EHS regulatory reports to ensure compliance and audit readiness; act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies; manage permit renewals and audits; and stay current on relevant laws and standards.* Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of salary, hourly, and contract EHS personnel (minimum of five direct reports), setting clear expectations and fostering professional development.* Ensure robust change management processes are in place to adapt to evolving EHS standards; lead comprehensive incident management, including timely reporting, thorough investigations, and corrective/preventive action implementation.* Review, revise, and update site EHS procedures and standards to maintain regulatory compliance and align with corporate standards, promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.* Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental, Chemical, or Process Engineering, or related field* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in EHS within industrial or manufacturing environments, including chemical manufacturing* In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PSM, RMP, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EHS management software, such as VelocityEHS* Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and quickly adapt to shifting demands* Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and/or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) are strongly preferred* Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred* HAZWOPER certification* Experience in Emergency Response & Incident Command* Experience in root cause investigation and corrective action implementation* Demonstrated success in implementing site-level sustainability initiatives* Track record of successfully managing environmental compliance and improvement projects #J-18808-Ljbffr