Director, Health and Safety

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Director of Health, Safety and Environment to lead the Elwood, Kansas site. You will integrate robust HSE programs, align with global stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement balancing compliance with operations.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing HSE, strong project management, and leadership skills. Travel is 5% and relocation support may be offered as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Sciences or related field.
• 10+ years in health, safety and environmental management in manufacturing.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience building or reshaping HSE programs on shop floors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the site HSE team to align with plant and corporate goals.
• Develop tools and strategies to demonstrate compliance while remaining flexible.
• Collaborate with corporate and global resources to bridge silos and engage stakeholders.
• Translate regulatory and corporate requirements into actionable improvements.
• Oversee wastewater treatment and sustainability programs with project methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety

Job description

# Director, Health and SafetyBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from ElancoSend to Friend**At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!** **As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.** **At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.** **At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.** **Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!** **Your Role: Director - HSE** As Director - Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), you will lead the Elwood, KS site in achieving the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating robust HSE programs into daily operations, partnering with global stakeholders to drive strategic alignment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement that balances regulatory compliance with operational flexibility. **Your Responsibilities:** * Lead and mentor the site HSE team, building and adapting the organization to align with plant and corporate strategies while establishing clear goals and performance expectations.* Develop tools and strategies that enable the facility to clearly demonstrate compliance while satisfying operational needs in a flexible, seamless manner.* Partner with corporate and global resources to bridge organizational silos, leveraging the Elanco matrix to engage stakeholders and create collaborative solutions for the Elwood plant.* Interpret complex regulatory and corporate requirements, translating them into sustainable process improvements that integrate effectively onto the operating floor.* Oversee site environmental programs, including wastewater treatment and sustainability initiatives, while utilizing project management methodologies to drive large-scale HSE improvements. **What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):** * **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Sciences, or a related technical discipline.* **Experience:** A minimum of 10 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management within a manufacturing environment, including a proven track record of building and adapting HSE organizations.* **Top Skills:** Strong project management expertise and the ability to work constructively and calmly in a fast-paced environment while leveraging matrixed relationships to drive results. **What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):** * Proven ability to build HSE programs from the ground up that integrate seamlessly with shop-floor operations.* Expertise in wastewater treatment plant operations and environmental permit management.* Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or CEP (Certified Environmental Professional).* Experience in environmental engineering, process engineering, or process safety within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.* Proven ability to navigate corporate-to-site dynamics and bridge organizational barriers to leverage differences of opinion for better solutions. **Additional Information:** * Travel: 5%* Location: Elwood, KS - On-site **Don't meet every single requirement?** Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! **Elanco Benefits and Perks:** We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: * Multiple relocation packages* 8-week parental leave* 9 Employee Resource Groups* Annual bonus offering* Flexible work arrangements* Up to 6% 401K matching Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION