EHS Leader in La Porte

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.