Process Safety Management(PSM) Manager

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Job Summary:

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Manager is responsible for leading and strengthening the company’s PSM program across the Benjamin Moore manufacturing network. This role ensures that all covered processes—including those involving hazardous chemicals, resins, and intermediates—operate safely, compliantly, and efficiently. The PSM Manager develops, implements, and audits PSM elements; partners closely with EHS, Quality, R&D, and Operations; and drives a culture of process safety excellence. Success in this role requires deep technical expertise in chemical processing and strong leadership skills to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and improve safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the OSHA PSM program across manufacturing sites.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA RMP, NFPA, and internal safety standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all 14 PSM elements, providing training, coaching, and oversight.
• Lead and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOPs, What-If studies, and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs).
• Oversee Management of Change (MOC) processes to ensure safe execution of process modifications, scale-ups, and equipment changes.
• Coordinate Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to ensure safe commissioning of new or modified systems.
• Partner with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Plant EHS teams to identify hazards, troubleshoot issues, and implement safe process designs.
• Provide PSM technical guidance for batch mixing, dispersion, milling, tinting, filling, resin reactions, and other covered processes.
• Support capital projects by ensuring integration of safety requirements from concept through startup.
• Maintain and update critical PSM documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, process flow diagrams, equipment files, and engineering records.
• Conduct compliance audits, gap assessments, and incident investigations; drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely completion of mechanical integrity inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Lead initiatives to reduce process safety incidents, enhance system reliability, and strengthen operational discipline.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, visibility on the floor, and robust engagement with frontline employees.
• Apply Lean/CI methodologies to streamline PSM processes and improve program effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering disciple
• 5+ years of experience in chemical, coatings, or related process industries; at least 2 years supporting or managing OSHA PSM elements.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing operations, process safety principles, and hazard-based risk management.
• Demonstrated experience leading PHAs, MOCs, incident investigations, and PSM audits.
• Proficiency with process design tools, CAD, data analysis software, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project and Teams.
• CI, CSP, ASP, or PSM-related certifications are a plus.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) certification or Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.

Work Environment & Availability

• Full-time, on-site role.
• Requires approximately 25% travel to manufacturing facilities to support PSM activities.