Chemical Hygiene and Safety Program Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in WI (Job ID US3559989_BH9813234)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Chemical Hygiene and Safety Program Manager for a direct-hire (permanent) position with one of our partners in the Madison, WI area. If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces through chemical safety leadership and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
 

• Starting Salary: $100,000–$120,000/year + bonus eligible
• Job Type: Direct-hire (permanent), full-time, exempt
• Location: Madison, WI area
• We are seeking candidates with chemistry experience in a manufacturing setting. 
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified out-of-town candidates
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, first shift

 

SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a company-wide chemical safety program to ensure the proper and safe handling, storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous substances across all company facilities. Through in-depth assessments of current operations, this role ensures that proper exposure controls are in place to protect employees. A core deliverable will be the creation of a detailed Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP), aimed at educating staff on safe practices related to chemical usage.
 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Partner with teams across R&D, Production, and Engineering to analyze chemical processes, using the recognized hierarchy of exposure control (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative actions, and PPE) to minimize health risks.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive Chemical Hygiene Plan aligned with OSHA, ACGIH, and applicable industry standards; regularly update the plan in response to changes in practices or regulations.
• Create and oversee emergency response strategies for chemical-related incidents, such as spills, exposures, or fires, and train staff to handle these situations effectively.
• Manage and coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring activities for potentially hazardous operations.
• Provide safety recommendations when introducing new chemicals or modifying chemical processes.
• Act as the point of contact for chemical emergencies, overseeing investigations and documenting outcomes.
• Ensure all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current and easily accessible to relevant personnel.
• Conduct ongoing risk evaluations of chemical usage, storage facilities, and laboratory environments to identify and address potential safety issues.
• Perform routine chemical safety inspections and audits to verify compliance with internal and external safety standards.
• Recommend corrective actions and lead the implementation of solutions when safety deficiencies are found.
• Verify that all hazardous materials are labeled in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and document necessary PPE for various chemical tasks and collaborate with the training team to ensure accurate instruction is provided.
• Train internal safety managers and trainers on specific procedures for safe chemical handling.
• Be available on-call during non-business hours to support emergency chemical response efforts. This would be very occasional.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Chemistry, Environmental Safety, or Occupational Health.
  5+ years of experience managing chemical or laboratory safety programs in a production or industrial setting. Affiliation with ACGIH or possession of relevant certifications is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• The ideal candidate will be personable and confident.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, ACGIH, and EPA chemical safety regulations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining chemical hygiene or environmental safety plans.
• Deep understanding of hazardous chemical properties and controls.
• Clear and confident communication abilities, with the skill to deliver safety training to staff at all levels.
• Detail-oriented and calm under pressure, especially when managing emergency situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to regularly walk throughout the facility to conduct safety checks and inspections.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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