EHS Manager: Environment, Safety & Compliance Leader

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety performance at the Lafayette facility. You will own environmental permits, manage ISO 14001 EMS, and partner with plant leadership to embed EHS in daily operations.

You will build and mentor a focused EHS team while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong safety culture across the site. The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing EHS leadership, deep knowledge of EPA regulations, and excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, including ownership of environmental permits and agency reporting.
• Experience with EPA regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA) and state programs.
• Experience leading or supporting an ISO 14001 environmental management system.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with plant leadership, employees, and regulators.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Own the facility's environmental compliance program, including air permit, storm water, wastewater, and regulated waste.
• Lead site level elements of the ISO14001-conformant environmental management system, including aspects and impacts, objectives, internal audits, and management review.
• Manage environmental sampling, inspections, and audits, and close gaps with documented corrective actions.
• Manage compliant disposal and/or recycling of regulated waste (e.g., hazardous and universal waste, used oil, etc.)
• Ensure administration of regulatory-required environmental training.
• Act as the site's primary contact during agency inspections and audits.
• Lead response to environmental incidents (e.g., spills, permit deviations, etc.)
• Drive environmental improvement projects to reduce compliance risk, such as waste reduction, emissions reduction, and hazardous chemical substitution.
• Own the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions to prevent repeat incidents.
• Analyze injury and risk trends, and set priorities with operations leadership.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or Industrial Safety

5+ years EHS manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPA reporting tools

Job description

Wabash is seeking an EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety performance at the Lafayette facility. You will own environmental permits, manage ISO 14001 EMS, and partner with plant leadership to embed EHS in daily operations.

You will build and mentor a focused EHS team while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong safety culture across the site. The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing EHS leadership, deep knowledge of EPA regulations, and excellent communication with