Senior EHS Manager

StarPlus Energy•Kokomo, IN

About The Position

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Manager to join our Environment, Health, Safety team to provide overall leadership for our safety and environmental compliance, fire protection and emergency response operations. The Sr. EHS Manager will drive the EHS vision and strategy aligned with regulatory requirements and oversee all environmental, health, safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety and sustainability programs within the battery manufacturing operation. This role ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations while fostering a proactive “Safety First” culture. As a critical member of the EHS leadership team, the Sr. EHS Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading EHS regulatory compliance programs across battery manufacturing facilities. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the organization is fully prepared to establish and oversee a comprehensive fire protection strategy for battery manufacturing hazards. This position reports to the CEO.

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years old
Bachelor Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industry Hygiene, Chemistry or related field
10 years of progressive EHS leadership
Proven track record of managing Disaster Recovery, Crisis Management, or Emergency Response teams in a high hazard environment
Strong crisis-management capabilities with the ability to remain calm, analytical, and decisive under extreme pressure
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence everyone from shop-floor technicians to C-suite executives
Deep knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards, EPA regulations, and NFPA 855
Must be eligible to work in the United States
While travel is unlikely, the ideal candidate will be able to travel, with reasonable prior notice as required (domestic and/or international)
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industry Hygiene, Chemistry or related field
Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, chemical processing, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing environments
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manage (CHMM)
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory federal, state and local agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), IDEM, DOT, NFPA.
Own all environmental permits and compliance programs for air (TV) waste (RCRA), water (NPDES, POTW) and related reporting requirements
Lead sustainability, waste and water reduction, circular economy, and carbon reduction initiatives
Oversee chemical storage and hazardous materials management
Act as a primary liaison with regulators and external agencies
Lead site-wide programs for machine safety, LOTO, electrical safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomics and injury prevention
Drive proactive risk identification and implement risk reduction and prevention strategies across all operations
Champion a site-wide culture of safety ownership, driving zero-incident metrics through employee engagement, continuous training, and transparent communication
Oversee incident reporting and OSHA record-keeping and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and effective
Lead and resource the on-site Emergency Response Team (ERT), ensuring specialized training for lithium-ion battery fires, chemical spills, and high-voltage hazards
Ensure monitoring and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems and well as all other automatic sprinkler systems across the facility.
Serve as the primary incident commander during major crises and coordinate seamlessly with local municipal or state emergency services (fire, police, hazmat)
Oversee regular drills, tabletop exercises, and vulnerability assessments to test the readiness of the Disaster Recovery infrastructure
Maintain emergency response plans and incident command structure and trained responders
Own the EHS management system lifecycle for standardized policies and procedures and ensure readiness for ISO certifications
Establish EHS budgets and resource planning
Oversee contractor and behavior-based safety programs
Act as a key integrator between JV partners resolving differences and aligning priorities
Partner with the SDI EHS representative to support the success of the joint venture through aligned EHS and Disaster Recovery initiatives
Promotes a culture of mutual respect, transparency, and inclusion by fostering effective collaboration across JV partners, functions, and team members
Perform other position related duties as assigned.