Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

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Your Role: Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
As Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), you will lead the Elwood, KS site in achieving the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental excellence. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating robust HSE programs into daily operations, partnering with global stakeholders to drive strategic alignment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement that balances regulatory compliance with operational flexibility.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor the site HSE team, building and adapting the organization to align with plant and corporate strategies while establishing clear goals and performance expectations.
Develop tools and strategies that enable the facility to clearly demonstrate compliance while satisfying operational needs in a flexible, seamless manner.
Partner with corporate and global resources to bridge organizational silos, leveraging the Elanco matrix to engage stakeholders and create collaborative solutions for the Elwood plant.
Interpret complex regulatory and corporate requirements, translating them into sustainable process improvements that integrate effectively onto the operating floor.
Oversee site environmental programs, including wastewater treatment and sustainability initiatives, while utilizing project management methodologies to drive large-scale HSE improvements.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management within a manufacturing environment, including a proven track record of building and adapting HSE organizations.
Top Skills: Strong project management expertise and the ability to work constructively and calmly in a fast-paced environment while leveraging matrixed relationships to drive results.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Proven ability to build HSE programs from the ground up that integrate seamlessly with shop-floor operations.
Expertise in wastewater treatment plant operations and environmental permit management.
Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or CEP (Certified Environmental Professional).
Experience in environmental engineering, process engineering, or process safety within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to navigate corporate-to-site dynamics and bridge organizational barriers to leverage differences of opinion for better solutions.
Additional Information:
Travel: 5%
Location: Elwood, KS - On-site
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Multiple relocation packages
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
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