1852 EHS Leader, La Porte, IN

EHS Leader | La Porte, IN
Are you seeking an opportunity to advance your EHS career and serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a manufacturing facility? Our client is seeking a dedicated professional to join a four-person team responsible for the management and strategic direction of site-wide EHS programs.

Key Responsibilities
•                                   Strategic Leadership: Partner with plant leadership to align local and corporate EHS goals while championing a culture of employee involvement and accountability.

•                                   Regulatory & Technical SME: Serve as the site expert for interpreting federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

•                                   Injury Prevention: Lead efforts to prevent fatalities and serious injuries by analyzing incident data, leading root-cause investigations, and implementing corrective actions.

•                                   Compliance Oversight: Manage the facility’s EHS self-assessment (audit) process and coach Single Point Accountable (SPA) persons to maintain regulatory and internal standards.

•                                   Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to integrate EHS considerations into new equipment designs and capital projects.

•                                   Health & Environment: Support industrial hygiene sampling, hazardous material management, radiation protection, and environmental compliance activities.

•                                   Mentorship: Guide, coach, and mentor site employees and departmental leaders on EHS accountabilities and safety behaviors.

Minimum Requirements
•                                   Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

•                                   Experience: 3+ years of EHS-related experience.

•                                   Authorization: Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

•                                   Legal: Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

•                                   Core Skills: Demonstrated success leading safety initiatives, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to make data-driven decisions in complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications
•                                   Specialized Education: BS or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering.

•                                   Industry Experience: 5+ years of EHS management experience within a manufacturing environment.

•                                   Certification: Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, REHS, MSP, REM, or CEP.

Position Details
•                                   Type: Full-time, on-site in La Porte, IN.

•                                   Relocation: Relocation assistance within the U.S. is available.

•                                   Opportunity: This role opened due to an internal promotion and is one of over 50 EHS positions currently being recruited for nationwide.