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Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!
Your Role at Cabot:
Cabot Corporation is seeking a Process Safety Management (PSM) & Quality Manager for our Midland, MI site.
This role leads the programs that keep our people safe and our customers confident. This role is largely focused on Process Safety Management and secondary, site Quality, a rare chance for a PSM expert to own the program, broaden into Quality leadership and leave their mark across the whole site.
This position is onsite 5 days per week and reports to the Facility General Manager.
In this role, you will:
- Lead Cabot Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Hazard Reviews, including action plans and recommendation tracking.
- Coordinate PSM training, documentation, self-assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
- Support key PSM elements, including Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Process Safety Information.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and SH&E to strengthen process safety and integrate PSM into daily activities
- Lead site Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, Quality System, Cabot PSM, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Production, Sales, and Technical teams to resolve product quality and customer issues.
- Drive continuous improvement through statistical analysis, process control, and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain procedures for raw material, process, and product testing.
- Support laboratory operations, LIMS, quality documentation systems, and shipment release.
- Participate on the site leadership team and support regional and global Quality initiatives.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Ensures ongoing compliance with ISO and Quality System requirements as well as the definition and execution of continuous improvement activities. Manages continuous improvement process within the plant including daily control and statistical methods. Recommends improvements related to lab management and reporting systems in concert with regional and global team; assures that procedural and technical consistency meet global standards of excellence in a cost-effective manner.
- Works with sales and technical service personnel to identify customer expectations and ensure that these take priority in daily plant activities.
- Acts as coach and resource for lab personnel to ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements. Provide technical skills support and assessment for laboratory testing and oversees shipment releases.
- Participates as member of the local management team and promotes a customer service culture at the plant.
- Implements plans to support Global and Regional Quality initiatives, including ISO, Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS), etc. Develops plans for implementation and maintenance of software for Quality documentation management.
- Monitors and reports efforts to resolve customer complaints. Develops and maintains operation of the Corrective Action Request System. Develops plan to teach and monitor the use of manufacturing statistical tools for problem solving and decision-making in the plant.
- Plans, prepares and monitors departmental budgets and expenditures. Effectively practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, direct as well as matrix reports, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.
- Supports local site for improvements regarding QA, QC and laboratory activities in the plant, target with manufacturing and regional quality group specific quality goals/gaps and identify/prioritize statistical methods to resolve problems. Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.
What You’ll Bring to Cabot:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of technical experience in PSM (i.e. management of change (MOC), mechanical integrity, process safety information, and corrective-action management, etc) and quality.
- Chemical, oil/gas and manufacturing environments preferred.
- Knowledge of QA/QC, ISO management systems, Statistical Process Control, continuous improvement, manufacturing process control, and laboratory systems.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management principles.
- Familiarity with PHA methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If/Checklist, or FMEA preferred.
- Understanding of Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, Process Safety Information, and corrective-action management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, coaching, and cross-functional communication skills.
How We’ll Support Your Success:
- Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
- Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
- Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
- Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
- Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
#LI-ONSITE
At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.
Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001
Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.
Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.
Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay
This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks
Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!
Your Role at Cabot:
Cabot Corporation is seeking a Process Safety Management (PSM) & Quality Manager for our Midland, MI site.
This role leads the programs that keep our people safe and our customers confident. This role is largely focused on Process Safety Management and secondary, site Quality, a rare chance for a PSM expert to own the program, broaden into Quality leadership and leave their mark across the whole site.
This position is onsite 5 days per week and reports to the Facility General Manager.
In this role, you will:
- Lead Cabot Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Hazard Reviews, including action plans and recommendation tracking.
- Coordinate PSM training, documentation, self-assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
- Support key PSM elements, including Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Process Safety Information.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and SH&E to strengthen process safety and integrate PSM into daily activities
- Lead site Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, Quality System, Cabot PSM, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Production, Sales, and Technical teams to resolve product quality and customer issues.
- Drive continuous improvement through statistical analysis, process control, and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain procedures for raw material, process, and product testing.
- Support laboratory operations, LIMS, quality documentation systems, and shipment release.
- Participate on the site leadership team and support regional and global Quality initiatives.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Ensures ongoing compliance with ISO and Quality System requirements as well as the definition and execution of continuous improvement activities. Manages continuous improvement process within the plant including daily control and statistical methods. Recommends improvements related to lab management and reporting systems in concert with regional and global team; assures that procedural and technical consistency meet global standards of excellence in a cost-effective manner.
- Works with sales and technical service personnel to identify customer expectations and ensure that these take priority in daily plant activities.
- Acts as coach and resource for lab personnel to ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements. Provide technical skills support and assessment for laboratory testing and oversees shipment releases.
- Participates as member of the local management team and promotes a customer service culture at the plant.
- Implements plans to support Global and Regional Quality initiatives, including ISO, Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS), etc. Develops plans for implementation and maintenance of software for Quality documentation management.
- Monitors and reports efforts to resolve customer complaints. Develops and maintains operation of the Corrective Action Request System. Develops plan to teach and monitor the use of manufacturing statistical tools for problem solving and decision-making in the plant.
- Plans, prepares and monitors departmental budgets and expenditures. Effectively practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, direct as well as matrix reports, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.
- Supports local site for improvements regarding QA, QC and laboratory activities in the plant, target with manufacturing and regional quality group specific quality goals/gaps and identify/prioritize statistical methods to resolve problems. Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.
What You’ll Bring to Cabot:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of technical experience in PSM (i.e. management of change (MOC), mechanical integrity, process safety information, and corrective-action management, etc) and quality.
- Chemical, oil/gas and manufacturing environments preferred.
- Knowledge of QA/QC, ISO management systems, Statistical Process Control, continuous improvement, manufacturing process control, and laboratory systems.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management principles.
- Familiarity with PHA methodologies such as HAZOP, What-If/Checklist, or FMEA preferred.
- Understanding of Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, Process Safety Information, and corrective-action management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, coaching, and cross-functional communication skills.
How We’ll Support Your Success:
- Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
- Growth –Training, great peer coaching and support, and the ability to personally grow your influence, your position, and your compensation.
- Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
- Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits. Benefits begin on first day of employment. Cabot Benefits
- Feedback – We are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
#LI-ONSITE
At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.
Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001
Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.
Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.
Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay
This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks
Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process safety management jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated experience leading Process Hazard Analyses using HAZOP or What-If methodologies
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management standard
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Process Safety Management Professional (PSMP) credential preferred
- Experience managing management of change procedures and pre-startup safety reviews
- Proficiency with incident investigation tools such as root cause analysis and bow-tie modeling
Tips for Your Process Safety Management Job Search
Quantify your incident prevention outcomes
Employers expect numbers tied to risk reduction, not just descriptions of programs you ran. On your resume, replace phrases like 'managed PSM program' with specific outcomes such as audit findings closed, near-miss reductions, or compliance timelines met ahead of schedule.
Highlight your OSHA 1910.119 fluency explicitly
Many process safety management postings screen resumes for direct citations of OSHA's PSM standard. Name it by number in your summary and in each relevant role, so automated screening tools and hiring managers both see your regulatory literacy without having to infer it.
Target roles that match your PHA method experience
Job postings often specify HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, or Layer of Protection Analysis as required methods. Filter your search by the technique you know best, then address the others honestly in your cover letter to avoid mismatched interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process safety management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Process safety interviews frequently include live HAZOP walk-throughs or incident root-cause scenarios rather than abstract questions. Practice talking through a real incident from your history, covering the safeguard failures, your immediate actions, and the long-term corrective measures you implemented.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base salary alone
Process safety roles at refineries and chemical plants often include shift differentials, site-hazard premiums, and performance bonuses that vary significantly by facility type. Before accepting any offer, ask for the full compensation breakdown in writing so you're comparing equivalent packages across competing offers.
Process Safety Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process safety managements?
The companies hiring the most process safety managements right now include PPG, ArcelorMittal, and dss+, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Alabama, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings tend to cluster around major refining corridors and large chemical manufacturing complexes.
How many process safety management jobs are remote?
About 43% of process safety management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because site-specific hazard oversight requires physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to accommodate remote or hybrid arrangements include corporate PSM program management, regulatory consulting, and documentation or audit support roles that are not tied to a single plant floor.
How do you become a process safety management?
Start with a degree in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering, as most employers treat this as a baseline requirement. From there, gain hands-on experience in a plant or refinery environment where you can participate in HAZOP studies, incident investigations, and management of change reviews. Pursue a Certified Safety Professional credential once you meet the experience threshold, and build familiarity with OSHA's PSM standard by working directly on compliance audits and corrective action programs.
How do you get hired in process safety management with little or no experience?
Entry points into process safety management typically come through process engineering, operations, or environmental health and safety roles at facilities subject to OSHA PSM coverage. Volunteering to support HAZOP teams, document management of change requests, or assist with incident investigations builds the specific exposure employers look for. Completing a formal PSM or process safety course through an industry association also signals seriousness to hiring managers when your direct experience is still limited.
What does the process safety management interview process look like?
Interviews for process safety management roles typically move through a phone screen with HR focused on regulatory familiarity, followed by a technical interview with an engineering or safety manager where you walk through a past HAZOP, incident investigation, or audit finding in detail. A final round often includes a panel with operations leadership or a site visit, and candidates may be asked to review a simplified process flow and identify potential hazards on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to process safety management jobs?
You can find and apply to process safety management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials, then apply directly to each listing without any extra steps between you and the application.
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