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JOB DESCRIPTION
Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety - RPM Consumer Group
The role of Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) is a strategic executive leader responsible for the protection of employees, the environment, and the organization's reputation across all manufacturing sites and distribution networks.
The role focuses heavily on process safety, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance excellence.
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute long-term EHS and sustainability strategies and roadmaps that align with business growth and corporate values.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards, with specialized focus on Process Safety Management (PSM), RCRA, and the Clean Air Act.
Risk Mitigation: Oversee comprehensive risk assessment programs, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and environmental impact assessments specifically for chemical manufacturing.
Incident Management: Direct rigorous incident investigations and root cause analyses to implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
Operational Integration: Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure EHS considerations are integrated into new product introductions and capital projects.
Sustainability & ESG: Lead initiatives to reduce the company's environmental footprint, manage waste responsibly, and meet corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree (required) in Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health/Safety, Environmental Science, or Chemistry.
Master's Degree (preferred) in EHS Management or MBA.
15 years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 7-10 years in senior, multi-site leadership.
Direct experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, or petrochemicals preferred.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly preferred.
LEADERSHIP TRAITS:
Team Leadership: This role serves as team leader for a global team of EH&S professionals.
The ability to maximize team member skill sets of a high performing work team is a must.
Executive Presence: Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory data and KPIs clearly to the executive teams.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of high-hazard chemical operations, environmental regulations, process hazards and PSM, batch processing, and global standards.
Influence: Proven track record of driving cultural change and accountability across all levels of an organization.
This role primarily office-based, with typical physical and environmental expectations for professional roles.
Salary Range Target: $185,000 - $220,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-06-27 15:09:20
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety - RPM Consumer Group
The role of Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) is a strategic executive leader responsible for the protection of employees, the environment, and the organization's reputation across all manufacturing sites and distribution networks.
The role focuses heavily on process safety, hazardous materials management, and regulatory compliance excellence.
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute long-term EHS and sustainability strategies and roadmaps that align with business growth and corporate values.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards, with specialized focus on Process Safety Management (PSM), RCRA, and the Clean Air Act.
Risk Mitigation: Oversee comprehensive risk assessment programs, including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and environmental impact assessments specifically for chemical manufacturing.
Incident Management: Direct rigorous incident investigations and root cause analyses to implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
Operational Integration: Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure EHS considerations are integrated into new product introductions and capital projects.
Sustainability & ESG: Lead initiatives to reduce the company's environmental footprint, manage waste responsibly, and meet corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree (required) in Chemical Engineering, Occupational Health/Safety, Environmental Science, or Chemistry.
Master's Degree (preferred) in EHS Management or MBA.
15 years of progressive EHS experience, with at least 7-10 years in senior, multi-site leadership.
Direct experience in chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, or petrochemicals preferred.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is highly preferred.
LEADERSHIP TRAITS:
Team Leadership: This role serves as team leader for a global team of EH&S professionals.
The ability to maximize team member skill sets of a high performing work team is a must.
Executive Presence: Ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory data and KPIs clearly to the executive teams.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of high-hazard chemical operations, environmental regulations, process hazards and PSM, batch processing, and global standards.
Influence: Proven track record of driving cultural change and accountability across all levels of an organization.
This role primarily office-based, with typical physical and environmental expectations for professional roles.
Salary Range Target: $185,000 - $220,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and offer a company match.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted: 2026-06-27 07:09:42
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are.
After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint.
When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution.
Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.
The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today.
When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry.
Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
As our R&D Scientist you will be to innovate, scale up, and commercialize existing and new cost-effective quality technology by contributing technical expertise to the corporate planning process, quickly responding to market opportunities, and defending the corporation against competitive threats.
Technology Competency:The R&D Scientist candidate will demonstrate and apply the following skills to their work.
Strong understanding of Scientific Methodology.
Hypothesis driven research and problem-solving capability using experimental design, data analysis and documentation.
Coating Chemistries: alkyd, acrylic, epoxy, urethane, phenolic, polyaspartics and sil(ox)anes etc.
Coating Formulation Science: Lead the design, development, and optimization of aerosol coating formulations, including paints, sprays, and specialty coatings for various consumer applications both solvent borne and waterborne
Utilize in-depth knowledge of aerosol technology, including propellant systems, valve systems, and spray mechanisms, to develop high-performance products.
Analytical science and material science with an emphasis on structure-property relationship
Technical Leadership:
Ability to develop and implement project plans and timelines while managing multiple high level projects.
Measuring progress and providing updates in alignment with marketing
Demonstrated capability of becoming a vocal and influential voice in project planning and deliverables together in collaboration with a cross functional team
Ability to make strategic decisions (technical and staff utilization) and influence leaders and scientist to execute those initiative while managing business strategy and value creation
Outstanding technical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
The R&D Scientist must demonstrate and apply the following skills.
Drive product innovation by researching and integrating new raw materials, technologies, and methodologies into aerosol formulations to enhance performance, durability, and user experience.
Proven track record of identifying, researching and prototyping innovative ideas.
Address and resolve complex formulation and application challenges, including issues related to stability, compatibility, and application efficacy
Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape
The R&D Scientist works to assist in the allocation of resources towards initiatives by working with the leadership team to identify long term platform strategies
The R&D Scientist demonstrates the ability to have influence in decision making and a demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and the external scientific community
Organization Leadership:The R&D Scientist should exhibit the following attributes:
Agility to respond to emerging business needs with strong management of change skills
Builds strong partnerships internally within R&D, internal functions (marketing, manufacturing, sourcing, etc.) and externally (vendors, customers, etc.)
Manage high stakes and challenging situations with all levels of the organization
Assess the organizational processes and develop new processes to improve efficiency and quality
Demonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become a top leader
Strong business acumen
Education Guidelines
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or other equivalent scientific field required
MS or PhD strongly preferred
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Posted: 2026-06-26 15:09:47
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are.
After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint.
When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution.
Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.
The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today.
When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry.
Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
As our R&D Scientist you will be to innovate, scale up, and commercialize existing and new cost-effective quality technology by contributing technical expertise to the corporate planning process, quickly responding to market opportunities, and defending the corporation against competitive threats.
Technology Competency:The R&D Scientist candidate will demonstrate and apply the following skills to their work.
Strong understanding of Scientific Methodology.
Hypothesis driven research and problem-solving capability using experimental design, data analysis and documentation.
Coating Chemistries: alkyd, acrylic, epoxy, urethane, phenolic, polyaspartics and sil(ox)anes etc.
Coating Formulation Science: Lead the design, development, and optimization of aerosol coating formulations, including paints, sprays, and specialty coatings for various consumer applications both solvent borne and waterborne
Utilize in-depth knowledge of aerosol technology, including propellant systems, valve systems, and spray mechanisms, to develop high-performance products.
Analytical science and material science with an emphasis on structure-property relationship
Technical Leadership:
Ability to develop and implement project plans and timelines while managing multiple high level projects.
Measuring progress and providing updates in alignment with marketing
Demonstrated capability of becoming a vocal and influential voice in project planning and deliverables together in collaboration with a cross functional team
Ability to make strategic decisions (technical and staff utilization) and influence leaders and scientist to execute those initiative while managing business strategy and value creation
Outstanding technical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
The R&D Scientist must demonstrate and apply the following skills.
Drive product innovation by researching and integrating new raw materials, technologies, and methodologies into aerosol formulations to enhance performance, durability, and user experience.
Proven track record of identifying, researching and prototyping innovative ideas.
Address and resolve complex formulation and application challenges, including issues related to stability, compatibility, and application efficacy
Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape
The R&D Scientist works to assist in the allocation of resources towards initiatives by working with the leadership team to identify long term platform strategies
The R&D Scientist demonstrates the ability to have influence in decision making and a demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and the external scientific community
Organization Leadership:The R&D Scientist should exhibit the following attributes:
Agility to respond to emerging business needs with strong management of change skills
Builds strong partnerships internally within R&D, internal functions (marketing, manufacturing, sourcing, etc.) and externally (vendors, customers, etc.)
Manage high stakes and challenging situations with all levels of the organization
Assess the organizational processes and develop new processes to improve efficiency and quality
Demonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become a top leader
Strong business acumen
Education Guidelines
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or other equivalent scientific field required
MS or PhD strongly preferred
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.
We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.
Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.
Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holidays per year.
You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Posted: 2026-06-26 15:09:25
