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Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

Director of Environmental, Health & Safety

MapeiWest Chicago, IL, United States
3 days ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials - including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. We are currently seeking a Director of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to lead our EHS strategy across MAPEI Corporation. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive regulatory compliance, safety culture, and sustainability excellence within a global chemical manufacturing organization. The Director will partner with senior leadership, site leaders, and regulatory agencies to build a best-in-class EHS framework that supports operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Compliance

  • Establish and execute the EHS strategic roadmap for manufacturing operations across the organization in partnership with the Director of Operations N.A.
  • Serve as the principal liaison with regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, DHS, and state agencies), ensuring compliance and proactive engagement.
  • Provide executive-level guidance on emerging regulatory trends, risk mitigation strategies, and operational impacts in an industrial environment.

Program Development & Risk Management

  • Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems in collaboration with QEHS.
  • Direct corporate regulatory audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs to minimize risk exposure.
  • Oversee reporting, documentation, and analysis of EHS metrics to ensure accountability and improvement across all sites.
  • Operational Excellence & Culture Building

  • Drive measurable performance through KPIs and standardized reporting.
  • Champion a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory excellence throughout the organization.
  • Lead enterprise-wide training and competency programs focused on EHS awareness, leadership, and compliance.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Collaborate with Operations, HR, Finance, R&D, Technical Service, Purchasing, and QEHS teams to embed EHS considerations into projects, capital planning, and process improvements.
  • Support product, process, and facility expansions by conducting EHS risk assessments and ensuring compliance throughout project planning.
  • Partner with Corporate and Global leadership to align regional EHS priorities with global standards and initiatives.
  • Leadership & Influence

  • Build and develop a high-performing EHS team focused on engagement, talent development, and site-level execution.
  • Act as a visible and influential leader, promoting EHS as a core business value across the function.
  • Advance EHS performance through benchmarking, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Adhere to all MAPEI policies, safety rules, and work procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • What's in it for you

  • In this role you will earn a competitive annual salary between $135,000 - $175,000 based on your experience and qualifications.
  • This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is a variable percentage of your base salary, based on individual performance and company results.
  • FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles
  • 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
  • 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
  • Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
  • Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home / auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive EHS leadership experience, including at least 5 years in chemical manufacturing at the Director or Senior Manager level.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international EHS regulatory frameworks (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, and state agencies).
  • Professional certifications strongly preferred : CSP, CIH, REM, or CET.
  • Proven success leading multi-site EHS programs in complex manufacturing environments.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and change management skills.
  • Experience with ISO 14001 / 45001 management systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint); AS400 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 75% to company sites.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran (M / F / D / V)

    MAPEIN

    About Us

    MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

    Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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