Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist, Manager

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist / Manager to oversee and drive EHS compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous safety improvements at our Indianapolis manufacturing facility. Reporting to the EHS Leader, this individual will serve as a key operational partner on the shop floor, leading incident investigations, executing root cause analyses, tracking safety metrics (TRIR), and ensuring full alignment with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial manufacturing environments and a proactive approach to building a safety-first culture through employee engagement, safety committee leadership, and Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.

Safety & Operational Risk Management

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of site EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments across the facility.
• Lead workplace incident, injury, near-miss, and property damage investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Track corrective actions and leading/lagging safety indicators to ensure timely closure of identified safety risks.
• Monitor day-to-day shop floor safety requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE) programs (safety shoes, prescription glasses, etc.).

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations regarding air emissions, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, and chemical management.
• Conduct environmental inspections and oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Support site sustainability initiatives and environmental performance improvement projects.

Training, Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate and conduct employee safety training programs, including new hire orientations.
• Support safety committees and promote employee involvement to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Apply Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to improve human error learning and system safeguards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Compliance, Data & Reporting

• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate EHS databases, permit documentation, training records, and reporting systems.
• Calculate and analyze site safety metrics (such as TRIR) and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS reports for management.
• Assist with internal and external EHS audits and monitor regulatory changes for program updates.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of industrial Environmental Health and Safety Specialist experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state/federal regulatory standards.
• Proven experience performing incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementations.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and floor-coaching skills.
• Knowledge or practical application of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles.
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing facility.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring direct reports or EHS technicians.