EHS Manager

Now hiring! EHS Manager

We are looking for a EHS Manager to join our Performance Chemicals team McIntosh, AL.

Travel for this role may be required for up to 20% of the time. 

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers.

As an EHS Manager, you will coordinate a team of EHS professionals across America, providing strategic direction and guidance to achieve EHS performance goals while promoting their professional growth and development.

As a EHS Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Collaborating with EV Operations American leadership, the Global EHS Leadership Team, and site leadership to establish annual priorities and targets.
• Engaging with business partners, leadership teams, manufacturing sites, labs, contract manufacturers, and functional teams to gain cooperation and alignment on EHS initiatives.
• Identifying and prioritizing issues and opportunities, adjusting resources and programs as needed, and developing and executing action plans aimed at reducing risks and enhancing EHS performance.
• Coordinating with BASF's EHS Centers of Expertise to develop processes and initiatives that promote continuous improvement in EHS practices.
• Planning and implementing safety assessments and providing safety-related consulting for labs, production plants, and contract manufacturing facilities operated by EV Americas.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions while effectively navigating complex audits, compliance issues, and regulatory processes amid competing priorities.
• Facilitating management system reviews for the Responsible Care (RC) program within EV Operations in America
• Interacting with and influencing site leadership, regulatory agencies, and other key internal and external stakeholders to promote best practices in EHS program execution.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Occupational Safety, or an Environmental discipline.
• Have over 5 years of experience implementing occupational safety, environmental, or industrial hygiene programs in the chemical manufacturing sector.
• Possess expertise in safety practices, including behavior-based safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA/MSHA regulations, and multimedia environmental programs.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing effective EHS programs.
• Have a strong ability to identify and prioritize issues and opportunities, driving impactful change within the organization.
• Bring leadership and coaching experience to effectively guide employees across multiple sites.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.