Environmental, Health, and Safety Lead

Ingredion Incorporated•Indianapolis, IN

4d•$84,400 - $112,533•Onsite

About The Position

Ingredion is hiring an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to serve in an advisory and liaison capacity on health and safety matters affecting employees and operations. The role represents the associate workforce to the EHS community and Ingredion leadership, supports site safety programs, and contributes to environmental initiatives that improve compliance. It also supports a specific production unit’s safety adherence and assists the Environmental Manager up to 20% of the time with initiatives aligned with plant environmental goals. The position is onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana, and reports to the Health and Safety Manager. The role calls for strong communication and interpersonal skills, integrity, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to assess processes and machinery for potential hazards. The listed pay range is $84,400 to $112,533.33 annually. The position may be eligible for an annual incentive plan or role-specific commission/bonus.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in occupational safety in an industrial setting; the degree or equivalent experience is described as preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA 10-hour certification.
Ability to effectively present safety-related materials for employee training and development.
Computer literacy, including effective use of Microsoft Office software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and other software programs.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to conduct meetings and act as a liaison among employees, contractors, and management.
Ability to analyze processes and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses.
Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security or personnel issues.
Assertive, creative, energetic, and positive-thinking approach.
Analytical problem-solving skills.
Developed multitasking and time-management skills.
Demonstrate the value of personal safety and safe behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in occupational safety in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Support site management in meeting Corporate safety program expectations and applicable federal and state laws.
Represent the associate workforce to the EHS community and Ingredion leadership.
Provide technical support and tactical execution for site safety programs, including assisting safety management with their administration, maintenance, and operation.
Deliver safety training, including Permit training, STOP, and LOTO, and plan and execute monthly safety activities.
Maintain EHS program documents and policies.
Maintain a field presence throughout site areas and communicate with department personnel.
Coordinate on-site Emergency Response Team training.
Lead small improvement projects or initiatives to improve site EHS culture and promote safety excellence.
Coordinate emergency drills and response plans.
Conduct Job Safety Analyses.
Support a specific production unit’s safety adherence.
Support the Environmental Manager up to 20% of the time on initiatives aligned with plant environmental goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based pay.
Health coverage and wellness resources for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Long-term savings resources.
Flexible work arrangements.
Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition program with personalized recognition rewards.
Employee discount program for products, services, and travel.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
Potential eligibility for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission or bonus.