Associate Manager, Health, Safety, and Environmental

Bayer•Indianapolis, IN

8d•$112,320 - $168,480•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Health, Safety & Environment serves as a trusted business partner to site and operations leaders, supporting a high-performing, compliant, and sustainable HSE culture across North America Crop Science locations. The role helps site teams manage risk, strengthen operational discipline, and continuously improve HSE performance while meeting regulatory and company requirements. It supports 10–15 manufacturing, processing, and research locations, including facilities that operate 24/7, and collaborates extensively with business, operational, and functional teams. The position can be based in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, or Ohio. Domestic travel of up to 50% is required, and the position requires use of a Bayer-provided vehicle. Eligible candidates may receive domestic relocation assistance. The salary range is $112,320–$168,480, with possible additional bonus or incentive compensation. Benefits mentioned include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or a related field; alternatively, a master’s degree with six years of relevant experience.
At least eight years of progressively increasing responsibility in Health, Safety & Environment leadership roles, or six years of relevant experience with a master’s degree.
Expertise interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements in manufacturing, agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or research environments.
Valid U.S. driver’s license; the position requires use of a Bayer-provided vehicle.
Ability to travel domestically up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation preferred, such as CSP, CIH, RSO, CHMM, or P.E.
Ability to influence leaders and teams at all organizational levels without direct authority.
Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills, including identifying organizational trends and translating insights into action.
Experience leading organizational change and building engagement across diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to analyze performance data, identify emerging risks, and communicate actionable recommendations.
Proven ability to coach leaders and develop organizational capability in HSE and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Partner with site leaders and operational teams to integrate HSE considerations into business decisions, daily management systems, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide practical, risk-based HSE leadership and hands-on technical expertise to 10–15 Crop Science locations.
Develop HSE capability among site leadership teams, supervisors, and HSE professionals through coaching, mentoring, and structured development.
Foster ownership, learning, and continuous improvement so teams can proactively identify and manage risks.
Lead regional HSE improvement efforts by identifying systemic opportunities, sharing best practices, using performance insights, and implementing sustainable risk-reduction solutions.
Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning across sites as a change leader.
Lead and support incident investigations, identify systemic causes, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
Assess operational risks and management-system effectiveness through audits, field engagement, inspections, and performance reviews.
Provide environmental compliance and stewardship expertise, including permitting, waste management, environmental reporting, and regulatory engagement.