Plant EHS Manager
IP Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: South Bend • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $117,682 - $147,405 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead and manage all EHS programs at the plant
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulations
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses; lead corrective actions
- Investigate EHS incidents, near misses, and injuries; identify root causes and implement preventative measures
- Manage regulatory reporting, permits, and required documentation
- Collaborate with corporate EHS and plant leadership to integrate EHS into daily operations and continual improvement efforts
- Lead emergency response planning, drills, and crisis management protocols
- Promote sustainability initiatives and waste reduction programs
- Track and analyze safety metrics and KPIs; prepare reports for plant and corporate leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years in industrial or manufacturing settings
- 5+ years in a chemical plant environment (preferred)
- 3+ years in EHS regulatory roles
- Familiarity with ISO management systems including ISO 14001
- Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA related compliance requirements
- Experience leading audits, inspections, and incident investigations
- Ability to influence and partner effectively with plant leadership and frontline employees
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with safety metrics, reporting, and continual improvement tools
- Process Safety Management experience is a plus
- CSP, CIH, CHMM or similar certifications are a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and 401(k) with company match
- Opportunity for long-term career growth within a stable, values-driven organization
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
EHS programs managementsafety auditsrisk assessmentshazard analysesregulatory reportingincident investigationsafety metrics analysisprocess safety managementISO 14001compliance requirements
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginfluencingcollaborationtraining developmentcrisis managementanalytical skillspartnering
Certifications
CSPCIHCHMM