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EHS Manager

Stepan Company
Elwood, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
Job Description

Stepan is looking for an EHS&S Manager at our Elwood, IL facility.

Responsibilities

  • Provide effective leadership to the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Dept. through effective management of the Department’s resources to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance.
  • Prioritize and manage to protect people, processes, products and the environment from exposures to injury, risk or economic loss.
  • Partners effectively with internal departments to identify and implement process improvements for EHS programs.
  • Develop, deploy, and deliver EHSS behavior, safety culture and critical EHS leadership strategies and programs.
  • Oversee the site emergency response team that handles fire, hazmat, confined space rescue, medical, and other site emergencies.
  • Develop EHS staff through guidance, development planning, coaching, training and resource planning.
  • Oversee and manage the sites Process Safety Management (PSM) system program such as PHA methodology and leadership including HAZOP and LOPA and other quantitative risk assessment methodologies; mechanical integrity (process equipment and design, inherently safe design and RAGAGEP, preventive maintenance, testing and inspection); programmable and safety integrated systems integrity; operating procedures and consequence of deviation management: emergency response and mitigating technologies such as fire prevention and protection; incident investigation and root cause analysis; facility siting; management of change; process safety information management; safe work practices.

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience.
  • Proven experience establishing and managing EHS systems with a thorough knowledge of concepts, tools, and methodologies of EHS management.
  • Demonstrated outstanding collaboration and communication skills and leadership of cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois and USEPA laws and regulations (air, wastewater, waste, DOT, and any other applicable regulations) and required reports
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA VPP and ACC RCMS management systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of United States Coastguard MARSEC security regulations.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree required - science, engineering, occupational safety or environmental related discipline preferred

Pay Range: $117,000 - $170,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Reactions – Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Salary : $117,000 - $170,000

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