Vice President, Environmental, Health, & Safety (Hybrid - Chicago area with Travel)

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people.

Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

The Vice-President, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) will be responsible for leading the effective design and implementation of the PLZ’s EHS strategy, system, and related policies / procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Key Responsibility :

• Ensures compliance with OSHA and other environmental and safety regulations at the federal, state, and local levels by developing new, or enhancing existing, policies and programs.
• Collaborates with management and supervisors to develop and lead environmental and safety programs, training, and employee orientation.
• Leads and coordinates the strategies and actions to drive a culture of continuous improvement, including with emphasis on prevention efforts geared toward near miss reporting, zero incident-injury goals and risk mitigation efforts.
• Analyzes work environments to identify EHS risks; prioritizes and applies appropriate control mechanisms to address each concern.
• Acts as the company’s representative in meetings or other interactions with compliance agencies and officials.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in environmental and safety fields, and changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or related field required; Master degree in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) or related field preferred.
• Certification in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management preferred.
• 10+ years of experience related to EHS with at least 5 years in a in a management role, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in OSHA regulation and requirements, including management of Chemical and hazardous materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a multi-site, geographically disperse team.
• 50-70% travel throughout North America.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including :

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital / accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.

EEOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.