Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Nexus Search; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established food manufacturer in Indianapolis, is seeking an EHS Manager to own environmental, health, and safety at the plant. This hands-on role involves coaching operators, walking the line, and driving a safety culture with strong visibility to plant and corporate leadership.

You'll lead EHS programs, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ANSI standards, and use data to drive improvements across the site. A CSP/ASP and a relevant degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with EHS management systems, risk assessments, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

OSHA/EPA/NFPA/ANSI knowledge

Root cause analysis

Training & coaching

Risk assessments

CSP/ASP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Occupational Health & Safety

CSP or ASP certification

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