Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.
The Stewardship Leader ensures compliance with Corporate and Site stewardship policies/programs while actively seeking to improve the site stewardship culture. They do this through active participation in hazard recognition/mitigation, full program ownership of multiple safety/environmental systems, and influential leadership. Along with day to day activities (i.e. industrial hygiene sampling/system inspection/work permitting activities), the Stewardship Leader should also have focus on engagement of the work to continuously improve overall stewardship performance.
Key responsibilities include: Models Celanese leader expectations and actively coaches/mentors the Team Captains and Process Experts on safety and environmental related topics. Identifies, mitigates or creates contingency plans for emerging risks/hazards and enlists necessary resources to ensure consistent compliance. Owns and facilitates several site programs which includes, but is not limited to Emergency Response, Security, Safety Training/Onboarding, PPE, Chemical/Waste Management, Ergonomics and Life Critical Topics. Demonstrates availability, flexibility, and discretion to adjust to the immediate needs of the plant. Supports and leads stewardship/environmental related incident investigations and RCAs. Writes and delivers safety flashes and implements follow up corrective action plans. Able to review, update, and/or develop new processes/systems and ensure consistency within the unit. Maintains organized documentation of site policies and objective evidence. HS Diploma/GED as a minimum Advanced degree a plus. Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience. Chemical manufacturing and emergency response experience a plus. Ability to build strong relationships and plan/align with the team. Strong verbal/written communication. Solid coaching skills. Computer skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software for incident tracking. Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects/tasks/programs. Self-directed. Able to interpret health and safety regulations and standards, including company policy, OSHA, and NFPA. Passion for continuous improvement or employee engagement and safety culture.
