Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Exemplar Global; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Global is seeking an EHS Manager to own environmental, health, and safety at our Indianapolis plant. This hands-on role involves coaching operators, walking the lines, and fixing problems on the floor as the site EHS leader with clear visibility to plant and corporate leadership.

You will drive programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards, lead audits and investigations, and build a culture of proactive safety with measurable improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing.
• A track record of implementing EHS initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CSP/ASP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site EHS function day to day including production oversight.
• Own environmental compliance: waste, air, water permits, chemical mgmt.
• Build and maintain EHS programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI.
• Drive proactive safety culture through training and risk assessments.
• Run audits, inspections, and root cause investigations to closure.
• Act as primary contact with regulatory agencies and lead inspections.
• Use EHS data to spot trends and drive improvement.
• Partner with leadership on site security.

Skills

EHS leadership

Operator coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Root cause analysis

Risk assessments

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science / OHS

Tools

EHS management systems

Job description

Our client is a well-established food manufacturer supporting some of the best-known brands in food and beverage. They’re hiring an EHS Manager to own environmental, health, and safety at their Indianapolis plant.

This is a hands-on, plant-floor role. It suits someone who would rather spend the day walking lines, coaching operators, and fixing problems than sitting behind a desk. You’ll be the site’s EHS leader, with real ownership, strong visibility with plant and corporate leadership, and the backing to build a safety culture that sticks.

What you’ll do

• Lead the site EHS function day to day, including oversight of production operators
• Own environmental compliance: waste management, air and water permits, and chemical management
• Build and maintain EHS programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
• Drive a proactive safety culture through training, risk assessments, and continuous improvement
• Run safety audits, inspections, and root cause investigations, and see corrective actions through to closure
• Act as the site’s primary contact with regulatory agencies and lead inspections
• Use EHS data to spot trends and drive measurable improvement
• Partner with plant and corporate leadership on site security

What you’ll bring

• 4–6 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing; food, beverage, or chemical processing is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI requirements
• A track record of taking EHS initiatives from identification through implementation with minimal supervision
• Experience with EHS management systems, risk assessments, and root cause analysis
• Credibility on the floor: you can lead, influence, and hold the line with operators and plant leadership alike
• CSP or ASP certification preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field preferred
• Comfort working in hot and cold production environments where common food allergens are present