Plant SHE Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Shanghai, China; onsite plant role

Company

hirify.global is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company developing materials and solutions for transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and consumer applications.

What you will do

• Lead the development and implementation of training, compliance, and SH&E improvement programs for the facility.
• Monitor national and local SH&E regulations and legislation, assess operational impact, and implement measures to maintain compliance.
• Set site SH&E goals and objectives and contribute to long-range plans, continuous improvement plans, global standards, budgets, and other corporate initiatives.
• Manage the identification, investigation, recording, and reporting of SH&E events and ensure corrective actions address regulatory requirements.
• Communicate SH&E issues and performance to management, track progress using established metrics, and support the Responsible Care Management System in line with RC14001 requirements where applicable.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate professional, technical, and support employees in the SH&E function.

Requirements

• University bachelor’s degree or higher in safety, engineering, environmental protection, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of total work experience, including at least 3 years of plant-level SHE management experience in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and safety sciences and practices.
• Strong knowledge of national and local regulations.
• Leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and oversee professional staff.
• Planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to negotiate with external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work.
• Conversational and written fluency in English.

Nice to have

• National Registered Safety Engineer qualification.
• Safety production management certification for hazardous chemical facilities issued by the relevant emergency management authority.
• Other related certifications, such as fire protection or special equipment qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment within a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company.
• Work connected to innovation, sustainability, and materials that improve daily life.
• Collaboration across global and regional corporate initiatives and standards.