Hses Systems Manager

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our HSES team.

As a Global HSES Systems Manager, you'll be at the forefront of leading and supporting the implementation of processes and project safety standards in conjunction with the Global Health Safety Environmental and Security (HSES) team and in alignment with the Operations strategy. You will be responsible for strategy and oversight of enterprise-wide HSES systems. This role will utilize systems thinking principles to facilitate sustainable platforms and processes for managing corporate HSES systems.

This is an experienced professional with education in science, engineering, IT, or HSES related field. This role requires a hands-on, results driven individual with strong project management skills, understanding of IT, understanding of HSES, and the ability to understand systems quickly.

This position is responsible for researching and implementing new data management systems, monitoring systems, system maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, continuous improvement and working closely with internal IT solution architects and system users. You are the owner of all systems HSES.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all enterprise-wide HSES systems and infrastructure. Systems include but are not limited to: Incident Event Management Systems, Dakota Environmental Systems, MOC database systems, IH and other HSES database systems, Kenexis (PHA database), ISNET, DOME (management systems documents), Sologic (root cause analysis tool), SDS Management System, and other HSES tools

• Test, troubleshoot and maintain systems.

• Facilitate a sustainable platform and process for managing systems.

• Engage users and internal IT expertise on system improvements.

• Proactively ensure sustainable platforms.

• Provide technical expertise and support to site users.

• Monitor performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions and work with IT expertise to address.

• Lead development and provide training to users on system use.

• Develop system processes and procedures that support efficiency and effectiveness.

• Liaise with vendors, consultants and other IT personnel for improvements and system problem resolution.

• Provide technical guidance and support for global sites regarding all HSES programs

• Domestic and international travel (10%).

Required Skills

• Project and change management-5 years or more
• HSES experience
• 5 years of experience as a SME - Subject Matter Expert with various HSE Software applications - CRITICAL REQUIREMENT
• Willingness to travel up to 10% globally

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or HSES related field, required

• Chemical plant experience-5 years or more is highly desired.

• Global project management is a plus

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.