EHS Director - Plant Safety & Environmental Excellence

Elanco; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to lead the Elwood, KS site in advancing health, safety and environmental excellence. You will integrate robust HSE programs, partner with global stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement balancing compliance with operations.

You will mentor the site HSE team, develop compliant yet flexible processes, and advance environmental initiatives including wastewater treatment for sustainable plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Sciences, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management within manufacturing.
• Strong project management with ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment while leveraging matrixed relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the site HSE team, aligning with plant and corporate strategies and setting clear goals.
• Develop tools and strategies to demonstrate compliance while meeting operational needs.
• Partner with corporate and global resources to bridge silos and engage stakeholders at the Elwood plant.
• Translate complex regulatory and corporate requirements into sustainable process improvements for the operating floor.
• Oversee site environmental programs including wastewater treatment and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety

Job description

Elanco seeks a Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to lead the Elwood, KS site in advancing health, safety and environmental excellence. You will integrate robust HSE programs, partner with global stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement balancing compliance with operations.

You will mentor the site HSE team, develop compliant yet flexible processes, and advance environmental initiatives including wastewater treatment for sustainable plant operations.