Full-Time
Industrial Hygiene Safety Specialist
Posted on 9/26/2025
LANXESS
5,001-10,000 employees
Specialty chemicals developer, manufacturer, marketer
No salary listed
El Dorado, AR, USA
In Person
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- 3–5 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and adaptability to contractor schedules.
- Ability to evaluate work activities for compliance with regulations and company policies and provide guidance where policies may not specifically apply.
- Effective communication skills, both written (reports, job scopes) and verbal.
- Develop and manage the IH sampling plan; oversee contractor monitoring to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
- Implement and maintain IH compliance programs (respiratory protection, hearing conservation, exposure monitoring, hazard communication, etc.).
- Track and report IH and safety data, including monitoring results, audits, incident trends, and other safety metrics.
- Manage the site’s uniform and safety boot programs, including vendor coordination, inventory, billing, and repairs.
- Lead hazard identification and risk assessments; support mitigation and exposure reduction plans.
- Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
- Process purchase requisitions, invoices, and vendor services in SAP/ARIBA.
- Provide safety support across operations and complete special projects as assigned.
- Certification preferred: IHT, CSHO (General or Construction), COSS, or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety.
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and sells chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer-protection products. Its products act as building blocks and functional additives used in coatings, plastics, consumer goods, and other formulations to improve performance and protection. The company differentiates itself through a strong sustainability focus, holding leading positions in indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ESG ratings, and maintaining a global footprint with about 12,500 employees in 32 countries. LANXESS aims to deliver high-quality specialty chemicals while advancing sustainable chemistry and meeting environmental, social, and governance standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UBE sale yields €500 million proceeds, reducing net debt by 30%.
- Envalior 40.94% stake offered to Advent at €1.2 billion base price.
- Revenue grew to €1.598 billion in January-September 2024 from specialties.
What critics are saying
- Advent rejects Envalior sale due to financing, retaining underperforming stake.
- Envalior misses 2028 EBITDA, slashing purchase price by €500+ million.
- UBE captures LANXESS resin clients in semiconductors using acquired expertise.
What makes LANXESS unique
- LANXESS transforms into pure specialty chemicals company post-urethane divestment.
- Focuses on high-margin consumer protection, additives, and intermediates segments.
- Acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical to lead in specialty chemicals production.
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