EHS Manager

A growing beverage manufacturing company is seeking an EHS Manager in Indianapolis to support a high-volume, freshly renovated production facility and help strengthen site-wide environmental, health, and safety programs. This individual will play a key role in building foundational EHS systems, driving compliance, and improving safety performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact at a site that has recently invested significantly in new equipment and operational growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on safety professional who enjoys program ownership and leading change.

The Role

• Lead and improve site EHS programs with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Drive critical safety initiatives including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, safety training, incident prevention, and program implementation.
• Analyze safety metrics, trends, and performance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support environmental compliance activities including air permitting, stormwater management, wastewater systems, hazardous waste handling, and related regulatory requirements.
• Partner with operations and site leadership to build a strong safety culture while supporting a growing manufacturing operation.
• Reporting into and collaborating with an EHS Director.

The Candidate

• Hands-on EHS professional with experience in a manufacturing environment and a track record of owning safety programs (food safety a plus)
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, machine guarding, safety training, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable using metrics and data to drive decisions, accountability, and program improvements.
• Clear, concise communicator who can effectively influence employees and leadership at all levels.
• Adaptable, proactive, and capable of succeeding in a developing EHS environment where programs, processes, and leadership structures continue to evolve.