EHS Stewardship Leader City Narrows State/Province Virginia Overview:

The EHS Stewardship Leader is a core member of the Tow Leadership Team, responsible for driving safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within the Acetate Tow Unit at the Celanese Narrows, VA site. This role promotes a strong safety culture, ensures safe and efficient operations, and supports daily execution aligned with company standards.

Responsibilities:

Stewardship & Safety Leadership

Lead stewardship performance and culture within the unitEnsure adherence to Life Critical policies and regulatory complianceIdentify risks, lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and drive issue resolutionConduct field assessments and audits (e.g., LOTO, SOPs, PSI)Monitor safety/environmental KPIs and implement risk-reduction plansFacilitate stewardship training and mentor core team membersSupport Conduct of Operations (ConOps), Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management System Reviews (MSR), and behavior-based safety reviews

Quality Alignment

Integrate product quality into stewardship practicesIdentify quality risks during field activities and reviewsSupport CAPA execution and SOP compliancePromote operating discipline to maintain product integrity

Production & Reliability Support

Embed stewardship into 24/7 operations and maintenanceCollaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to ensure safe, efficient job executionFoster proactive issue identification and equipment reliability

Team Engagement & Leadership

Model visible leadership and positive team cultureMentor and develop team members on stewardship and leadership behaviorsLead the 24/7 Stewardship Facilitator group for consistency and alignmentPromote open communication, recognition, and continuous feedback Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or comparable industry settingsStrong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsHigh resilience, sound judgment, and ability to perform under pressureStrategic thinker with a passion for safety and operational excellenceTechnically adept with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindsetBachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Operations, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CMRP) are a strong plus
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 support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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