Lead EHS Specialist — Manufacturing & Lab Safety Champion

NR Consulting; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking a Lead EHS Specialist to support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across manufacturing and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate has strong OSHA/regulatory knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years of EHS/Safety experience, a Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, and proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS/Safety experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong OSHA and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience with hydrogen, flammable chemicals, or process safety highly preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, training, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor EHS programs and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Lead employee safety training and new-hire orientation.
• Support incident investigations, JSAs, PPE assessments, and safety reporting.
• Manage chemical inventories, SDS/GHS compliance, and laboratory safety.
• Coordinate forklift/crane safety training and certifications.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to drive safety improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations and standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Project management

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office/Excel

Job description

NR Consulting is seeking a Lead EHS Specialist to support Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across manufacturing and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate has strong OSHA/regulatory knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years of EHS/Safety experience, a Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, and proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel.