Position: Site Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Department: EHS Department
Reports to: Site Manager
Location: Polynt Composites USA – Chatham, VA
Updated: June 2026
About Polynt Composites USA:Polynt Composites USA is a global leader in the manufacturing of composites, coatings, and chemical intermediates, serving key industries such as industrial, transportation, construction, marine, medical, and consumer goods.The plant EHS Manager assures the safety of plant personnel through compliance with occupational safety and health regulations and maintains the attitude that all accidents are preventable. This position reports to the plant manager.Key Responsibilities:
Follows instructions and requests from management. Exchanges work information with and communicates well with others. Stays current and follows established Federal, State, and local requirements Reports to work on time and is dependable.
Loss Control
- Maintains compliance with the Process Safety Management (PSM), conducts Loss Control and Prevention plant inspections, includes reporting deficiencies to the SITE Manager, and follows up through corrective actions
- Responsible for updates of all SPs as required by PSM
ISO Representative
- Responsible for the initial training and updating of new hires, relating to ISO Certification
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining ISO Certification and following the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
- Responsible for Document and Data Control, following the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
EHS
- Responsible for all health, safety, and environmental training of the plant employees as required by Federal, State, and local regulations, and by Corporate EHS training policies.
- Maintain up-to-date training files on all plant employees
- Responsible for the timely completion of incident reports and transmissions to corporate EHS
- Maintain files on all plant MOC’s and Process Hazard Analysis reviews
- Track and schedule updates as required
- Assist in maintaining the plant Emergency Response Plan
- Determine root cause and corrective actions for customer quality concerns and non-conforming batches
- Maintains professional procedures, record keeping, and training for the QA staff
- Participation in general plant management
- Ensures consistency of batch processing techniques between shifts and employees, relative to safety and quality
Environmental Management
- Identifies and recommends improvements to the system
- Assist in needed sampling for environmental requirements
Safety
- Completes Safety Orientation, Departmental Safety/Work instruction Training, and OSHA Standards Training.
- Complies with departmental and job safety practices, including wearing protective equipment.
- Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned
Education and Experience
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, college education a plus
- Above average computer knowledge
- Above average Excel & PowerBI knowledge
- Display good leadership qualities
- Possesses the ability to work with numbers
Work Environment Considerations
This job is not appropriate for individuals with chemical sensitivity. Employees who display sensitivity to the chemicals present at the site despite using standard required safety measures may be subject to reassignment or termination of employment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Polynt fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Employees have opportunities for career progression and development. If you are a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
At Polynt, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a stable, growth-driven work environment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
- 401(k) with Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO, HSA, FSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Polynt Composites USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
