About INEOS Styrolution
INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com
Current Opportunity
Job Title
SHE & Quality Manager (Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality)
Location
Decatur, Alabama
The Position:
The SHEQ Manager achieves positive results through emphasis on effective Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality processes and stewardship, decision-making, problem solving, resource management, and teamwork. This position plays a key role in creating and implementing long and short-range departmental strategies for the Decatur facility. The SHEQ leadership role at the polystyrene manufacturing facility carries full Environmental ownership, PSM accountability, Quality & ISO oversight, and significant regulatory-facing responsibility. This is a regulatory, compliance, and governance leadership position.
What you will do:
Environmental & Process Safety Leadership
• Own all Environmental compliance activities, including permitting, regulatory reporting, inspections, testing, and agency submissions.
• Serve as the primary regulatory interface with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provide site leadership for Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance and regulatory readiness.
Safety Governance & Oversight
• Provide regulatory oversight and leadership for site safety programs.
• Supervise the Site Safety Specialist and ensure safety regulatory changes are identified, interpreted, and implemented.
Quality & ISO Management
• Own the site Quality Management System, including ISO oversight and audit readiness.
• Provide leadership oversight of laboratory operations through direct supervision of the Lab Supervisor.
• Lead customer quality issue escalation and corrective action governance.
Health, Security & Emergency Response
• Oversee Occupational Health services, including contractor nurse management.
• Provide leadership oversight for site security programs and upgrades.
• Serve as a trained site spokesperson during emergencies or crisis situations when required.
Leadership & Integration
• Lead and develop a small, multidisciplinary team (Safety Specialist, Lab Supervisor, contractor nurse).
• Act as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to operational decisions, contractor strategy, and risk management.
• Participate in internal and external audits and broader business initiatives as opportunities arise.
What you will bring:
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Safety, or a related technical discipline.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in Environmental, Safety, Quality, OR Process Safety roles.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Technical & Regulatory Expertise
• Strong background in Environmental compliance within a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment.
• Experience with environmental permitting, inspections, and regulatory agency engagement.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and OSHA regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in complex or ambiguous situations.
Quality & Management Systems
• Experience with ISO or Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory oversight, quality governance, or testing environments.
• Experience supporting customer quality audits and corrective actions.
Systems & Tools
• Experience with EHS or compliance management systems or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with safety observation or behavior-based safety tools preferred.
• Basic SAP experience and Learning Management System familiarity preferred.
Leadership & Behavioral Capabilities
• Strong communicator capable of building credible relationships with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Calm, methodical decision-maker with strong judgment.
• Collaborative leadership style suited for a lean, team-oriented plant environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
- Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
The Location:
This opportunity is located in Decatur, Alabama.
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We Have Great Chemistry
We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.
We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.
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