Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Leader - Manufacturing

Overview

Hydro-Gear is seeking a people-centered Manufacturing EHS Leader who goes beyond compliance to influence culture, drive engagement, and elevate safety and environmental performance across our manufacturing operations. We want someone who can capture attention and energize our organization around safety and environmental responsibility.

Note: We are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require VISA sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at

Job Type: Full-time on-site located in either Sullivan, IL or Princeton, KY or Indianapolis, IN or Huntingdon, TN

Salary: Commensurate with experience (includes salary + biannual bonus)

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This is a role ideal for a person that is a strategic communicator who can translate EHS (environmental, health, and safety) concepts into meaningful messages that resonate, are urgent, and elevate safety and environmental performance across all levels of the company and at all our manufacturing operations.

As an Environmental, Health, and Safety Leader you’ll:

• Conduct ongoing EHS communications to keep awareness, engagement, and ownership across all Hydro-Gear locations
• Partner with management to continuously improve EHS programs and ensure compliance
• Continuously assess risks, manage incident response, and act decisively to improve EHS performance
• Lead the safety team of EHS Engineer and Occupational Health Nurse. Position reports to the Vice President of Employee Services (Human Resources)
• Travel up to 25% to Midwest manufacturing sites

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field (preferred).
• Foundational experience in EHS principles, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Experience with audits, inspections, incident investigations
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite
• Exceptional written, verbal, and on-camera communication skills
• Confidence in interacting with employees at all levels.
• Strong curiosity, willingness to ask questions, challenge assumptions for continuous improvements

• You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values genuine connection and fun
• You’ll shape the voice and direction of our safety culture
• You’ll make a meaningful impact on employee well-being and environment
• You’ll be part of a company committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued