Hands-On EHS Leader - Food Plant Safety & Compliance

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

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.