Lead EHS Manager – Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

Linde; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead the EHS program on site. The role focuses on training, audits, incident investigations, and ensuring contractor safety compliance in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will manage injury/illness cases, perform risk assessments, and design safety programs to support continuous safety improvements across 24/7 production operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, powder handling, industrial operations, or similar environments.
• Minimum of three years’ related experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety requirements, contractor management practices, permit-to-work systems, confined space regulations, lockout/tagout requirements, and hazard communication standards.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in time management and multi-tasking/prioritizing skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, macros).
• Required to work on-site in a manufacturing environment. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) team through monthly training sessions, audits, and meetings to promote awareness and continuous improvement in all aspects of the EHS programs.
• Investigate workplace incidents using root-cause analysis (RCA) tools to identify underlying causes and implement robust corrective and preventive measures.
• Participate in injury and illness case management and return-to-work processes as well as RCA of such events.
• Evaluate and monitor plant employees and all on-site contractors’ compliance with company safety regulations.
• Perform risk assessments of workplace ergonomics, equipment, process safety, and operational processes to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Create and maintain waste profiles and manifests for shipping all site waste streams, including hazardous waste materials.
• Design and implement safety programs, including training classes, SOPs, and policies for 24/7 production operations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections on the production floor to assess safety initiative effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety through behavioral-based safety programs and techniques.
• Lead maintenance of the plant Safety Data Sheet records database.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Industrial safety

Contractor management

Permit-to-work

Confined space regulations

Lockout/Tagout

Hazard communication

CSP/ASP/CIH/CHMM

Analytical skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead the EHS program on site. The role focuses on training, audits, incident investigations, and ensuring contractor safety compliance in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will manage injury/illness cases, perform risk assessments, and design safety programs to support continuous safety improvements across 24/7 production operations.