Health, Safety And Environment Manager

Wabash • Lafayette, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager leads environmental, health, and safety performance at the facility, with primary ownership of environmental compliance and the ISO 14001 environmental management system. This leadership role builds and develops the EHS team, partners with plant leadership to embed EHS into daily operations, and serves as the site’s main contact with regulatory agencies.

The role operates in both manufacturing and office environments, and on-site presence is required. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. Strict adherence to corporate and plant EHS policies is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years with direct ownership of environmental permits and agency reporting.
• Proven experience with EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and EPCRA, and corresponding state programs.
• Experience leading or supporting an ISO 14001 environmental management system.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards.
• At least 1 year supervising or leading people, with demonstrated success developing a team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with plant leadership, employees, and regulators.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• CHMM, QEP, CSP, or ASP certification.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience with paint/coating operations or metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Own the facility’s environmental compliance program, including air permits, storm water, wastewater, and regulated waste.
• Maintain environmental permits and registrations, and lead permit applications, renewals, and modifications as processes change.
• Prepare and submit required agency reports accurately and on time, including air emissions, Tier II, TRI, discharge monitoring, and waste reports.
• Lead site-level elements of the ISO 14001-conformant environmental management system, including aspects and impacts, objectives, internal audits, and management review.
• Manage environmental sampling, inspections, and audits, and close gaps with documented corrective actions.
• Manage compliant disposal and/or recycling of regulated waste, including hazardous and universal waste and used oil.
• Ensure administration of regulatory-required environmental training.
• Verify hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of according to regulations.
• Act as the site’s primary contact during agency inspections and audits.
• Lead responses to environmental incidents, including spills and permit deviations.
• Drive environmental improvement projects to reduce compliance risk, including waste and emissions reduction and hazardous chemical substitution.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company EHS requirements.
• Manage incident investigations, including root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions to prevent repeat incidents.
• Analyze injury and risk trends and set priorities with operations leadership.
• Ensure required EHS training is completed and documented.
• Support workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work processes.
• Oversee site security, including facility access control, visitor and contractor check-in, and security camera and alarm systems.
• Lead workplace violence prevention and security-related emergency planning, coordinating with local law enforcement and first responders.
• Work with the third-party security service provider to investigate security incidents, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Partner with site leadership to assess and improve site surveillance and physical security.
• Lead, coach, and develop EHS specialists and technicians, and build a bench of future talent.
• Partner with plant leadership to set EHS goals and hold the organization accountable for results.
• Build a culture where employees at every level own safety and environmental performance.
• Lead and influence change, communicate clearly at all levels, and model the Wabash Leadership Attributes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager