SHE Manager

Adhesive Technologies Safety, health, environment, quality (SHEQ) United States, Chicago, IL, IL Full Time Regular
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About this position

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.


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What you´ll do

The Chicago, IL Henkel manufacturing facility is looking for top talent to lead our facility to Best in Class performance levels and culture. We have a clear three-to-five-year journey laid out to build capability and deliver results using the processes of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS). If you enjoy working with others, and have a passion for improvement, come join our winning team!

The SHE Manager works to prevent workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness and education to fellow employees. This role is responsible for making sure that employees follow health and safety laws and creating policies for a safer work environment. This person must take measures to identify potential workplace hazards and improve existing conditions.

  • Support the implementation of SHE and management systems to ensure environmental regulatory compliance and Henkel SHE programs at Chicago facility. 
  • Duties will encompass a variety of SHE areas. 
  • Manage compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Performs SHE inspections and permitting, as required.
  • Determine priorities for safety and health investigations in Henkel’s diverse work areas and make assignments accordingly.
  • Develop and prioritize sampling objectives for industrial hygiene and hearing protection, request budget resources, review sampling strategies and results, and assist in strategy development and result interpretation, as needed.
  • Administer HENKEL UA Employee Health Safety Environmental management practices under the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 & ISO 50001 Standards.
  • Administers dispensary services.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team to discuss multidisciplinary approaches to resolving safety and health issues.
  • Make recommendations with respect to equipment purchases, engineering controls, workspace planning, and work process planning.   
  • Communicates with regulatory authorities, as required.
  • Serve as expert consultant for safety issues within the organization.
  • Manages emergency situations and makes recommendations to management.
  • In conjunction with local agencies and Henkel personnel, coordinates safety activities such as emergency and contingency plan drills.

What makes you a good fit

  • Must have a B.S. in Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Must have working knowledge of Federal and State SHE regulations.
  •  A CSP certification is desired.
  • Must be proficient in OSHA Process Safety Management.
  • Must have the ability to work effectively with the SHE team and Operation management team and their staff.
  • Must have the ability to solve a broad range of complex problems.
  • Must have the ability to utilize approaches that require innovation and change. 
  • Must have experience in emergency response and incident command training and implementation. 
  • Must have experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments, with the ability to identify and assess hazards and risks associated with flammable raw materials.
  • Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
  • Must have good time-management and organizational skills.
  • Must have a strong attention to detail.
  • Must have good problem-solving skills.
  • Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, including active listening, clear presentation skills, and the capacity to provide and receive feedback at all levels of the organization.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for up to 12 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Employee recognition and referral programs
  • Career development and progression opportunities to include tuition assistance and student loan repayment
  • Affordable healthcare plans; 401(K) matched by employer and additional contribution
  • Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off - sick time, vacation time, holiday time

The salary for this role is $88,600 - $125,800. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.

Apply online if this sounds like your next challenge. Refer to the job title mentioned above and get one step closer to starting your new job at Henkel.

JOB ID: 25075280

Job Locations: United States, IL, Chicago, IL

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad. 

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level. 

Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.