EHS Manager

Location: Warsaw, IN • Salary: $140,000–$180,000 • Type: Direct Hire

About the role

Zing Recruiting is partnering with an innovative automotive manufacturer to lead safety, environmental, and occupational health initiatives within a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility.

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.