Lead EHS Specialist

Location: Lafayette, IN 47905
Pay Rate: $42.00/hour–$55.00/hour, paid weekly
Duration 6 Months
Shift: First Shift
Travel: 10–15%

Temporary Employee Bonus

Eligible temporary employees hired between October 19 and November 30 will receive:

• $500 after 30 days of continuous service.

• $750 after 120 days of continuous service.

Overview

The Lead EHS Specialist is responsible for overseeing environmental, health, and safety initiatives across manufacturing and laboratory operations at the Lafayette facility. Reporting directly to the EVP of Global Manufacturing, this role will drive OSHA compliance, conduct safety inspections, lead incident investigations, manage chemical safety programs, complete Job Safety Analyses, and deliver employee safety training.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and enforce EHS programs and regulatory compliance across manufacturing, metal fabrication, and laboratory environments.

• Conduct routine safety inspections involving cranes, forklifts, fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash stations, and safety showers.

• Maintain electronic safety audit checklists and track corrective actions through completion.

• Lead workplace incident investigations and manage the facility's incident reporting system.

• Analyze safety trends and conduct root-cause analyses to identify and address recurring hazards.

• Maintain the GHS chemical inventory database and ensure Safety Data Sheets are accurate and current.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of Chemical Hygiene Plans for laboratory areas.

• Conduct Job Safety Analyses for new machinery, equipment, and processes.

• Partner with supervisors to complete and document PPE assessments.

• Conduct EHS orientation for new employees.

• Coordinate safety training and licensing programs for crane and forklift operators.

• Participate in daily Gemba walks and cross-functional meetings to identify and communicate EHS improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• 5+ years of EHS experience within a manufacturing, chemical handling, industrial, or plant environment.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable EHS legal and regulatory requirements.

• Experience working with flammable chemicals and hydrogen safety.

• Experience conducting incident investigations, root-cause analyses, JSAs, and workplace safety inspections.

• Knowledge of GHS requirements, chemical inventories, and Safety Data Sheets.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data collection, tracking, and reporting.

• Ability to travel approximately 10–15%.

• Ability to pass the company's zero-tolerance drug screening, including THC.

Benefits: Employee-contribution benefits may include:

• Health insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Life insurance.

• Retirement plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the applicant's qualifications and experience.