Health, Safety and Environment Leader - Low Complexity

Cummins; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environmental Leader to champion a proactive HSE culture across the site. You will lead programs, identify hazards, and drive strategic objectives that align with regulations and Cummins standards.

The role emphasizes influence, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety and environmental performance. The successful candidate will have an HSE degree, 4–5 years of relevant experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Requires experience implementing and sustaining health, safety and environmental management systems.
• Experience with ISO-based HSE standards and continuous improvement.
• 4–5 years of relevant HSE experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide HSE programs and initiatives.
• Identify hazards, environmental aspects and compliance gaps.
• Develop and execute strategic HSE objectives aligning with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Influence leaders and employees to adopt safe, sustainable work practices.
• Drive data-informed decisions through analysis of HSE metrics and audits.
• Coordinate incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coach and develop cross-functional teams to strengthen HSE performance.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Health/Safety/Environmental degree

Tools

ISO Standards

Job description

We are looking for a talented Health, Safety, and Environmental Leader to join our Cummins Inc. team in Elkhart, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Champion a proactive health, safety, and environmental culture that protects employees, operations, and surrounding communities.

• Lead site-wide HSE programs and initiatives that drive compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

• Identify hazards, environmental aspects, and compliance gaps to strengthen operational performance and prevent incidents.

• Develop and execute strategic HSE objectives that align business priorities with regulatory and corporate requirements.

• Influence leaders and employees to adopt safe, sustainable work practices that improve workplace outcomes.

• Drive data-informed decisions through analysis of HSE metrics, audit findings, and performance trends.

• Coordinate incident investigations and corrective actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence.

• Foster organizational capability through training, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration that strengthens HSE performance.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain effective health, safety, and environmental management systems while driving a strong culture of accountability and compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience assessing risk, investigating incidents, and developing practical improvement strategies.

• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization and build collaborative partnerships that support business and HSE objectives.

• Proven capability to manage competing priorities, navigate complex situations, and deliver results in a dynamic operational environment.

• Effective leadership, communication, and coaching skills that support employee engagement, organizational development, and continuous improvement.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree required. Health, Safety and/or Environmental degree preferred. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.

Expectations:

Intermediate level of experience required, including experience in management of health, safety and environmental ISO Standards required. Minimal management experience preferred.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Proven experience applying HSE principles and programs, with a preference for candidates who possess 4-5 years of relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental experience.

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems in alignment with Cummins standards and applicable regulations.

• Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to establish strategic priorities, performance targets, and sustainable improvement plans.

• Utilize risk assessment methodologies to identify hazards, prioritize mitigation activities, and strengthen operational controls.

• Apply incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques to drive effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor and evaluate HSE performance metrics, audit results, and compliance findings to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees by promoting safe behaviors, environmental stewardship, and regulatory awareness.

• Support contractor safety, emergency preparedness, pollution prevention, injury and illness management, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

• Build strong working relationships with regulatory agencies, internal stakeholders, and external partners while maintaining documentation and reporting requirements.

• Demonstrate a strategic mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complexity while balancing business and compliance objectives.

• Preferred experience supporting ISO-based Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems and continuous improvement programs.

• Preferred professional certification in an HSE-related discipline.

• Preferred ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering trust, accountability, and engagement.

Job Health and Safety

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2434476

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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