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This is a highly visible, plant-facing position where you will work side-by-side with operators, supervisors, and plant leadership to translate safety systems into daily behaviors that protect people, operations, and the environment. Verdant Specialty Solutions is seeking an HSE Manager to lead site health, safety, and environmental performance, driving a proactive safety culture through frontline engagement, behavior-based safety, and real-time risk management.

Lead Where Safety Meets Execution Verdant Specialty Solutions is seeking an HSE Manager to lead site health, safety, and environmental performance, driving a proactive safety culture through frontline engagement, behavior-based safety, and real-time risk management. This is not a desk-based compliance role - success is measured by presence and influence in the field. This is a highly visible, plant-facing position where you will work side-by-side with operators, supervisors, and plant leadership to translate safety systems into daily behaviors that protect people, operations, and the environment. If you are a hands-on safety leader who thrives in the field, influences without authority, and is passionate about building a culture where safe work is how work gets done, we want to talk to you. Why This Role Is Different<ul><li>Frontline Impact: your presence on the plant floor directly shapes behaviors and reduces risk in real time </li><li>Behavior Over Checklists: move beyond compliance to drive true safety ownership and accountability </li><li>Operational Integration: safety is embedded in production—not separate from it </li><li>Culture Builder: influence how employees think about and act on safety every day </li><li>Real-Time Decision Making: identify, assess, and mitigate risks as operations happen </li><li>System Ownership: ensure safety systems are effective, practical, and sustainable—not just documented </li></ul> What You’ll Do Drive Behavioral Safety & Field Leadership<ul><li>Maintain a strong daily presence on the production floor engaging operators and supervisors </li><li>Observe, coach, and reinforce safe behaviors in real time </li><li>Intervene using a coaching-based approach to correct unsafe actions </li><li>Build trust with frontline teams and promote a strong “stop work” culture </li><li>Identify behavioral trends and address systemic risks </li></ul> Lead Training & Workforce Development<ul><li>Design and deliver impactful safety training programs (monthly and as needed) </li><li>Ensure training drives understanding and behavior change—not just compliance </li><li>Coach supervisors to reinforce safety expectations across shifts </li><li>Continuously improve training based on incidents and observations </li></ul> Own Safety Systems & Risk Management<ul><li>Lead incident investigations with focus on root cause and human factors </li><li>Drive near-miss reporting and learning culture </li><li>Oversee job safety analysis and hazard identification processes </li><li>Ensure effectiveness of critical systems: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>Permit to Work </li><li>LOTO / Energy Isolation </li><li>Confined Space </li><li>Line Break / Process Safety </li></ul></li><li>Drive closure and sustainability of corrective actions </li></ul> Ensure Environmental & Regulatory Compliance<ul><li>Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations </li><li>Prepare and submit required reports (SARA, TRI, EPA, etc.) </li><li>Serve as site contact for regulatory agencies </li><li>Maintain permits and compliance systems </li><li>Lead audits and support inspections </li></ul> Integrate with Operations<ul><li>Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to align safety with execution </li><li>Address risks created by production demands </li><li>Support Management of Change (MOC) and capital project safety </li><li>Participate in daily plant and leadership meetings </li></ul> Drive Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Identify gaps in safety performance and systems </li><li>Implement practical, sustainable improvements </li><li>Eliminate low-value “check-the-box” activities </li><li>Adapt corporate HSE initiatives to site-specific needs </li></ul> What Sets You Apart<ul><li>Strong field presence and ability to influence at all levels </li><li>Coaching mindset with ability to change behaviors—not just enforce rules </li><li>Deep understanding of industrial safety and risk management </li><li>Ability to balance regulatory compliance with operational realities </li><li>Strong investigative and root cause analysis skills </li><li>Effective communicator across frontline teams and leadership </li><li>Independent, action-oriented problem solver </li></ul> What You Bring<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field </li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical or industrial environment (7+ preferred) </li><li>Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations </li><li>Experience with environmental permitting and reporting </li><li>Familiarity with process safety and industrial hygiene principles </li><li>Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred </li><li>Proven ability to lead safety initiatives in a plant environment </li></ul> Work Environment This role is based at our University Park, IL manufacturing facility and requires daily presence in the plant.<ul><li>Exposure to chemicals, noise, and industrial operations </li><li>Required use of PPE </li><li>Frequent walking, climbing stairs, and conducting field observations </li><li>Participation in incident response and emergency situations </li><li>Occasional travel (5–10%) </li></ul> What You’ll Get<ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits </li><li>High-impact leadership role with direct influence on plant safety culture </li><li>Opportunity to shape and improve safety systems and behaviors </li><li>Exposure to regulatory, operational, and corporate HSE initiatives </li><li>A collaborative, plant-focused environment where your work matters every day </li></ul> About Verdant Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer combining innovation, agility, and operational excellence. With operations across the United States and Europe, we bring functional chemistry to life—safely, reliably, and responsibly. If you’re ready to step into a role where safety leadership is visible, practical, and critical to operational success, apply today!  Powered by JazzHR

Verdant Specialty Solutions

HSE Manager – University Park, IL

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Biology

Capital Project

Change Management

Chemistry

Coaching

Communication Skills

Compensation and Benefits

Continuous Improvement

Corrective Action

Customer Support/Service

Embedded Systems

Emergency Response

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Sciences

Hazard Analysis

Human Factors

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

ISO 14001

Incident Response

Industrial Hygiene

Leadership

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

OSHA

Plant Management

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Process

Safety Systems

Safety Training

Safety/Work Safety

Sustainability

Team Player

Time Management

Training Program

Training/Teaching

Trend Analysis

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We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day plant operations for an assigned shift, managing a team of operators while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a hands-on leadership role where success is measured by your presence on the floor, your ability to develop your team, and how effectively you execute the production plan.

Lead the Shift. Drive Safety. Deliver Results. At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just running production—we’re building a culture where safety, accountability, and execution come together on every shift. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day plant operations for an assigned shift, managing a team of operators while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This is a hands-on leadership role where success is measured by your presence on the floor, your ability to develop your team, and how effectively you execute the production plan. If you are a strong, accountable leader who can drive performance, reinforce standards, and keep operations moving safely and efficiently—we want to hear from you. Why This Role Stands Out<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Direct leadership of plant operations on an active production shift</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">High visibility role with impact on safety, quality, and output</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Opportunity to shape workforce performance and accountability</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Hands-on leadership—not a sit-behind-the-desk role</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Critical role in maintaining shift-to-shift continuity and success</li></ul>What You’ll Do Lead Safe & Efficient Operations<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Direct daily production activities for an assigned shift</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Ensure compliance with HSSE policies, procedures, and permit systems</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Reinforce safe behaviors and intervene when standards are not met</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Ensure production tasks meet quality and operational standards</li></ul>Drive Team Performance & Accountability<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Set clear expectations for performance and behavior</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Hold team members accountable through coaching and corrective action</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Assess employee skills through observation and engagement</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Develop team capability through training and real-time coaching</li></ul>Execute the Production Plan<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Communicate and drive execution of the daily production plan</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Engage operators for feedback and continuous improvement ideas</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Ensure proper documentation in inventory and production systems</li></ul>Own Shift Readiness & Communication<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Prepare incoming shifts for success through clear communication</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Ensure effective shift handoffs and information transfer</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Maintain strong housekeeping and adherence to standard work practices</li></ul>Support Maintenance & Site Operations<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Issue work permits and coordinate maintenance activities</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Enter work notifications as required</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Serve as Emergency Coordinator during off-shifts</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Strong leadership presence with ability to manage and influence hourly workforce</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Ability to hold employees accountable while developing team capability</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Ability to manage conflict and drive cooperation across teams</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Organized, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Practical problem-solving skills in a plant environment</li></ul>What You Bring<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">High School Diploma or equivalent required</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Technical degree preferred (2–4 year), or equivalent experience</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Chemical industry and/or supervisory experience strongly preferred</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Ability to troubleshoot plant issues using practical technical knowledge</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights and weekends</li></ul>Work Environment Based on-site at University Park, IL manufacturing facility<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Active production environment with hands-on leadership expectations</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">12-hour rotating shift schedule including nights and weekends</li></ul>Why You’ll Love It Here<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Competitive compensation and benefits</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Opportunity to lead and develop a production team</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Strong culture of safety, accountability, and performance</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">High-impact role supporting critical plant operations</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Collaborative environment where leadership is visible and valued</li></ul>About Verdant Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer combining innovation, agility, and operational excellence. With operations across the United States and Europe, we bring functional chemistry to life—safely, reliably, and responsibly.  Powered by JazzHR

Production Supervisor - University Park, IL

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Performance Reviews

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Production Systems

Team Lead/Manager

With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer-centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsibly. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities.

<h2 style="margin-top:13px">Be the Force Behind Quality and Operational Excellence</h2>At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we’re not just producing specialty chemicals — we’re building a culture rooted in quality, safety, and innovation. We are seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join our team in University Park, Illinois. This is a full-time, on-site role within our Quality organization. If you are a hands-on chemist who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys driving operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.<h2 style="margin-top:13px">What you’ll do:</h2><ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Perform in-process, final product, and raw material analyses</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Certify products for shipment and maintain accurate laboratory records</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Collaborate with operators, engineers, and QC colleagues to optimize processes</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Participate in process improvements, investigations, and quality initiatives</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, EFfCI, GMP, RSPO, and HSSE standards</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Operate SAP and other lab systems to track data, generate certificates, and manage inventories</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Follow lab safety protocols and ensure compliance with site safety standards</li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:13px">What we’re looking for:</h2><ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or equivalent laboratory experience</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Knowledge of wet chemistry, instrumental analyses, lab safety, and solution preparation</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Experience with GC, HPLC, IR, Karl Fischer, or micro lab techniques preferred</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment</li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:13px">Key considerations:</h2><ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Union position</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Rotating 12-hour shift schedule with built-in long weekends</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (48 hours)</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours)</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Shifts rotate between days and nights approximately every 10 weeks</li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:13px">Why you’ll love it here:</h2><ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpFirst">Competitive base pay starting at $24.75 per hour with bonus potential</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and generous PTO</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpMiddle">Clear career progression opportunities from C Chemist to B and A Chemist levels</li><li class="MsoListBulletCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:13px">Hands-on learning environment with exposure to specialty surfactant chemistries</li></ul>Join a company that’s redefining what it means to be “green” in the specialty chemicals industry. Verdant combines decades of technical expertise with a culture of collaboration and growth, giving you the platform to make a measurable impact from day one. Verdant Specialty Solutions is a dynamic, innovation-driven specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities. With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer-centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsibly. Ready to make your next move? Apply today and let’s win together!  Powered by JazzHR

Quality Control Chemist - University Park, IL

Chemical Engineering

Cross-Functional

Detail Oriented

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

IR (Infrared)

ISO 9001

Inventory Management

Laboratory

Laboratory Analysis

Laboratory Systems

Laboratory Techniques

Materials Analysis

Product Shipments

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Record Keeping

Safety Compliance

Safety Standards

Small Business

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<h5>CHI Evergreen Store Clerk - Lansing/University Park/South Holland </h5>Date: May 1, 2026 Location: LANSING, IL, US, 60438 QuikTrip Store Clerk Primary Purpose of Job: At QuikTrip, Part-Time Clerks provide quality customer service, complete assigned store tasks and meet operating standards by complying with and supporting QT Policies & Procedures, QT Purpose and Core Values, Standards of Store Operations, and all QT programs, at the direction of the Store Manager and/or Assistant Manager on duty. Major functions for this position 1. Customer Relations 2. Merchandising 3. Store Appearance 4. Business Operations 5. Employee Support Position Specifications Requirements for this position: 1. Age: Must be 16 years old or older Desired Specifications 1. Experience: Retail store experience 2. Skills: Patience to deal with tough situations; self-motivated and the ability to work with little supervision. Must be able to communicate in English, verbally and in writing, with customers, vendors, and employees. View Pay and Benefits by selecting the links below: QuikTrip Employee Benefits QuikTrip Store Employee Pay Rates

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