Environmental, Health & Safety; EHS Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all EHS functions at our chemical manufacturing facility in Marion, Indiana. This critical leadership role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, fostering a robust safety culture, protecting employee health, and minimizing environmental impact in a high-hazard chemical processing environment. The EHS Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance to support safe, sustainable operations.

• Oversee and manage all environmental, health, and safety programs at the site, ensuring compliance with federal (EPA, OSHA), state (Indiana DEQ/IDEM), and local regulations.
• Lead environmental permitting activities, including air, water, waste, and stormwater permits; prepare and submit required reports, renewals, and applications.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, IDEM, local authorities), manage inspections, respond to inquiries, and coordinate audits or investigations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive employee safety training programs, including hazard communication, process safety management (PSM where applicable), lockout/tagout, confined space entry, PPE, and emergency response.
• Design and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs, with a focus on behavior-based safety, risk reduction, and incident prevention.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, including generation, storage, transportation, disposal, and compliance with RCRA and other waste regulations; oversee waste minimization efforts.
• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and audits to identify and mitigate chemical, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; track and report EHS metrics, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to site leadership.
• Chair or facilitate the site safety committee and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to integrate EHS considerations into process design, equipment modifications, and capital projects.
• Manage emergency preparedness and response programs, including spill response, fire safety, and crisis management planning.
• Stay current on evolving EHS regulations and industry best practices, recommending proactive changes to maintain compliance and enhance performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the chemical, paper, pulp, food & beverage, or other process-oriented industries with chemical handling.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations, including OSHA standards, EPA programs (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and hazardous materials management.
• Proven experience interacting with regulatory agencies and managing permitting/compliance activities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with EHS management software is a plus.

• Relevant professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or similar.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or PSM-covered processes.
• Familiarity with Indiana-specific environmental regulations (IDEM).

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on site safety and environmental stewardship.
• Supportive team environment in a growing manufacturing operation.