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EHS Director Job Description The EHS Director is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the Morton Grove site. This role ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as alignment with global EHS standards. The EHS Director serves as the site EHS authority and a strategic partner to various departments, driving a strong safety culture while enabling safe and compliant business growth, including the safe handling and scale-up of high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the site EHS strategy, policies, and objectives in alignment with corporate EHS standards and business needs. Lead and mentor the site EHS team, ensuring clear accountabilities and technical competency. Propose, manage, and monitor the annual EHS budget and operational expenses. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, IEPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements relevant to chemical/API manufacturing. Own the site risk assessment framework, including JHA/JSA, job profile risk assessments, and management of change from an EHS perspective. Interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and external auditors; lead preparation, execution, and follow-up of inspections and audits. Provide EHS leadership on process safety topics, including hazardous chemical handling and contractor management. Oversee programs related to chemical inventory management, hazardous waste characterization, and emergency response preparedness. Maintain a strong field presence on the shop floor, partnering with Operations and Engineering to proactively identify and mitigate EHS risks. Define and oversee site EHS training programs, ensuring continuous improvement of safety culture through engagement and visible leadership. Assure leadership for investigations of EHS incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions. Track and analyze EHS KPIs, report site performance to corporate stakeholders, and identify opportunities for improvement. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences. 10-20 years of experience within EHS. Problem-solving skills and expertise with key customers as it relates to EHS issues. Strong expertise with OSHA, EPA, IEPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements relevant to chemical/API manufacturing. Experience in environmental health, safety programs, and compliance. Proficiency in chemical safety and API regulations. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Morton Grove, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $160000.00/yr. 401k, health insurance, dental, paid holidays, PTO (15 days), etc. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Morton Grove,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
