Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. Job Description: Are you passionate about creating a safer workplace, protecting the environment, and making a meaningful impact within manufacturing? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our team in Reading, PA. In this role, you'll help lead Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security activities across the facility, partnering closely with Operations and site leadership to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and continuously improve EHS performance. You'll also play an important role in employee training, auditing, sustainability initiatives, and creating a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. If you're an EHS professional who enjoys being visible on the plant floor, collaborating across teams, and turning safety and environmental priorities into action, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Champion a Safe & Healthy Workplace Help drive the facility toward an injury-free workplace through proactive EHS leadership and employee engagement Partner with Operations to identify and reduce workplace EHS risks Support effective and responsive corrective actions following safety or environmental incidents Proactively identify and address safety risks throughout the facility Promote strong housekeeping and 5S practices across the site Support EHS Management Systems & Compliance Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Management System requirements through the Business Excellence System (BES) Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of the BES program and key EHS indicators Issue and facilitate corrective actions and assess their effectiveness Help ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group Safety Standards Conduct raw material reviews to ensure alignment with EHS standards Lead Audits & Continuous Improvement Participate in the site's corrective action, internal auditing, and continuous improvement programs Conduct local EHS audits, review findings, and recommend corrective actions Coordinate EHS activities related to operations, raw materials, and third-party audits Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and partner with departments to implement solutions Serve as a facilitator and coach for improvement teams focused on effective problem-solving Build EHS Awareness & Engagement Provide EHS training to employees throughout the facility Facilitate EHS awareness and education across the organization Mentor teams and support improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance Maintain a visible EHS presence through regular interaction with employees and leaders Reinforce the importance of individual and team accountability in achieving EHS objectives Drive EHS Planning & Performance Coordinate the execution of comprehensive annual EHS plans for the Reading site Develop and communicate EHS leading indicators and performance metrics Monitor performance and identify opportunities to strengthen site EHS results Partner with departments to address EHS improvement opportunities Support Americas EHS projects as assigned by the Americas EHS Manager Support Sustainability Champion KAITEKI initiatives and help drive sustainability at the site Promote responsible environmental practices and help ensure the facility remains a good environmental neighbor Support efforts that reduce environmental incidents and strengthen environmental compliance What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field preferred, or 3–5 years of relevant experience Manufacturing experience preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and with groups Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach Good mechanical aptitude and an understanding of industrial equipment Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues What Will Help You Succeed We're looking for someone who can combine technical EHS knowledge with a hands-on, collaborative approach. You'll be most successful in this role if you enjoy working directly with employees and Operations, can identify risks before they become problems, and are comfortable influencing others to strengthen safety and environmental performance. Why Join Us? Make a direct impact on employee safety, environmental performance, and site operations Partner closely with Operations and site leadership Gain hands-on exposure to EHS management systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement Help shape a proactive, injury-free safety culture Contribute to sustainability and KAITEKI initiatives Support broader Americas EHS projects and collaborate beyond the Reading facility Join a global advanced materials organization committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement If you're ready to bring your EHS expertise to a hands-on manufacturing environment where you can make a visible impact every day, we encourage you to apply and join our team in Reading, PA. The salary range for this position is $72,300 - $90,400 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email MCA-MBX_accomodations@m-chem.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify. Thank you for your interest in working on our team! At the MCC Group, our Purpose is to lead with innovative solutions to achieve KAITEKI, the well-being of people and the planet. Based on integrity and respect for others, we continuously engage in diverse co-creation and bold challenges, building trust with stakeholders while addressing social issues. Shall we explore new possibilities with us by promoting value creation on a global scale and connecting a better future to the next generation?

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