Health, Safety and Environment Leader - Low Complexity
About The Position
We are looking for a talented Health, Safety, and Environmental Leader to join our Cummins Inc. team in Elkhart, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Champion a proactive health, safety, and environmental culture that protects employees, operations, and surrounding communities. Lead site-wide HSE programs and initiatives that drive compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement. Identify hazards, environmental aspects, and compliance gaps to strengthen operational performance and prevent incidents. Develop and execute strategic HSE objectives that align business priorities with regulatory and corporate requirements. Influence leaders and employees to adopt safe, sustainable work practices that improve workplace outcomes. Drive data-informed decisions through analysis of HSE metrics, audit findings, and performance trends. Coordinate incident investigations and corrective actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence. Foster organizational capability through training, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration that strengthens HSE performance.
Requirements
- College, university, or equivalent degree required.
- Intermediate level of experience required, including experience in management of health, safety and environmental ISO Standards required.
Nice To Haves
- Health, Safety and/or Environmental degree preferred.
- Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.
- Minimal management experience preferred.
- Proven experience applying HSE principles and programs, with a preference for candidates who possess 4-5 years of relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental experience.
- Preferred experience supporting ISO-based Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems and continuous improvement programs.
- Preferred professional certification in an HSE-related discipline.
- Preferred ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering trust, accountability, and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Champion a proactive health, safety, and environmental culture that protects employees, operations, and surrounding communities.
- Lead site-wide HSE programs and initiatives that drive compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
- Identify hazards, environmental aspects, and compliance gaps to strengthen operational performance and prevent incidents.
- Develop and execute strategic HSE objectives that align business priorities with regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Influence leaders and employees to adopt safe, sustainable work practices that improve workplace outcomes.
- Drive data-informed decisions through analysis of HSE metrics, audit findings, and performance trends.
- Coordinate incident investigations and corrective actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Foster organizational capability through training, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration that strengthens HSE performance.
- Lead implementation and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems in alignment with Cummins standards and applicable regulations.
- Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to establish strategic priorities, performance targets, and sustainable improvement plans.
- Utilize risk assessment methodologies to identify hazards, prioritize mitigation activities, and strengthen operational controls.
- Apply incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques to drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor and evaluate HSE performance metrics, audit results, and compliance findings to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees by promoting safe behaviors, environmental stewardship, and regulatory awareness.
- Support contractor safety, emergency preparedness, pollution prevention, injury and illness management, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with regulatory agencies, internal stakeholders, and external partners while maintaining documentation and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrate a strategic mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complexity while balancing business and compliance objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
