SHE Manager

SHE Manager

WHO WE ARE

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material leader with some of the most iconic brands in the industry, including PLEXIGLAS and ACRYLITE for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products, and LEXAN for polycarbonate sheets and films.

With approximately 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we combine global scale with deep application expertise. We serve customers across air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical and electronics, healthcare, security, lighting, and signage markets—delivering innovative sheet, film, and profile solutions that enable performance, safety, and design excellence.

Position Overview

This position leads all Safety, Health, Environmental and Security initiatives at the Mount Vernon extrusion and coating facility. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a critical member of the Site Leadership team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of site initiative to drive health & safety performance. 

• Own and drive implementation of Polyvantis life safety policies and procedures consistent with the corporate rollout.  

• Key to this role will be to driving culture, compliance, education and training. Working closely with employees at all levels on regulatory requirements, driving/implementing/improving the safety culture per current initiatives and/or future initiatives. 

• Work closely with medical department on various cases, including worker’s comp, return to work fitness for duty. 

• Lead and/or assist in incident investigations or review incidents for thoroughness. 

• Lead, coach, and mentor other members of the site leadership team. 

• Create alignment and consistency between other Polyvantis locations.

• Make recommendations on Health & Safety practices. 

• Regularly perform audits in the field. 

• Perform applicable data mining and suggest ideas for areas of concern. 

• Participate/lead safety and health and efforts during unit or site outage 
• Ensure regular reporting of near misses and incidents and drive systems to ensure follow-up

Requirements

• B.S. in Occupational Health & Safety or related science or engineering field. 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting. 

• Certified Safety Professional preferred but not required. 

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the company as well as external regulatory agencies. 

• Demonstrated leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills and experience implementing effective Health & Safety programs / improvements  

 
Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. These may include sitting for extended periods; alternating between sitting and standing; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; reaching above and below shoulder level; keyboarding; climbing ramps or stairs; and performing other activities typical of an office environment.

Work Availability
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Candidates must be available to work Monday through Friday during assigned operating hours. Because the facility operates 24/7, this role also requires availability to respond to off-hours and weekend calls as needed.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us. 

• Coverage: Full benefits and 401k employer contributions
• Work-life-balance: Paid holidays, vacation and generous sick time off 
• Culture: A collaborative environment where employee feedback is valued and actively shapes how we work
• Well-being: Programs and resources that support your physical, mental and financial well-being

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

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YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.