Senior EHS Manager, Automotive Plant Operations

Zing Recruiting

Warsaw (IN)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Zing Recruiting partners with an innovative automotive manufacturer to hire an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager. This role leads safety, environmental, and occupational health initiatives within a high-volume plant in Warsaw, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will develop and implement EHS programs, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, lead incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to strengthen safety culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
12+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment – Automotive manufacturing experience highly preferred.
Proven track record of building and implementing EHS and safety programs from the ground up or at a new/expanding manufacturing facility.
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance requirements.
Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proven ability to influence all levels of an organization and build a positive safety culture.
Proficiency with EHS systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve Environmental, Health & Safety programs across plant operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Lead incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels.
Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, security, and leadership to integrate safety into daily operations.
Monitor and report key EHS performance metrics and present results to leadership.
Lead environmental compliance initiatives, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
Oversee occupational health programs and support employee wellness initiatives.
Champion continuous improvement projects that strengthen workplace safety and environmental performance.
Maintain accurate documentation related to incidents, inspections, audits, permits, and compliance activities.