ESHS Manager: Build a Safer, ESG-Driven Culture

IDEX Corporation; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking an Environmental Sustainability, Health & Safety (ESHS) Manager to lead the site ESHS program, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a safety-first culture across Operations, Engineering and Maintenance. You will drive ESG reporting, energy reductions, and safety trainings for the workforce.

The role partners with site leadership to shape strategic initiatives, sustain environmental compliance, and deliver regular KPI and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of local, federal and state regulations; OSHA standards knowledge.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation processes and practices.
• Strong ability to influence behavioral change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong collaboration, communication, training and coaching skills.
• Good working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Some limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a safety culture that proactively drives zero workplace safety incidents.
• Continuously enhance workplace safety through policy improvements, effective training, and technological advancements.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with safe workplace programs, policies and procedures that enhance incident prevention and compliance with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Interface directly with applicable environmental and safety regulatory agencies.
• Conduct or coordinate effective training for all employees in areas such as safe-workplace policies, practices, laws and regulations, emergency response, hazardous condition monitoring and use of safety equipment.
• Train and lead an employee based safety committee responsible for regular facility audits, safety upgrades, and ongoing training and awareness.
• Own the process for ensuring effective safety training for all new hires and on an ongoing basis in alignment with position specific and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root cause and recommend preventive measures; report findings to leadership.
• Prepare and distribute periodic ESHS reports, including incident reports, KPI reports, and facility inspections.
• Conduct periodic inspections/audits of the facility, machinery, and safety equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Assess ergonomics in the workplace to reduce risk of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Review plans and specifications for construction or installation of new equipment to identify environmental and safe-workplace requirements.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims in partnership with TPA to ensure appropriate employee care and timely claim closure; collaborate with HR on accommodations.
• Lead and develop employee wellness programs.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and comply with ESG requirements for reporting.
• Leads Tier II reporting for the facility.

Skills

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Training and coaching

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Job description

IDEX Corporation in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking an Environmental Sustainability, Health & Safety (ESHS) Manager to lead the site ESHS program, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a safety-first culture across Operations, Engineering and Maintenance. You will drive ESG reporting, energy reductions, and safety trainings for the workforce.

The role partners with site leadership to shape strategic initiatives, sustain environmental compliance, and deliver regular KPI and incident reporting.