HSE Specialist

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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! Elanco, we are a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Our vision is Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. We value a diverse and inclusive work environment and believe diversity drives innovation and business success.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist

As an HSE Specialist, you will be a key leader in driving site-wide Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a strong safety culture. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining HSE programs across diverse operations, from Bioprocessing to Warehousing.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE procedures and programs in alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, including air, water, waste, and hazardous materials management.
• Coordinate and provide HSE training and awareness initiatives across all departments.
• Champion a Safety First, Quality Always mindset throughout the organization and stay current with industry standards.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 5 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably cGMP, biotech, or pharmaceutical).
• Top 2 skills:
  Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory requirements;
  Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or similar management systems.

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication with leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing waste disposal, recycling, and pollution prevention programs.

• Travel:
  Minimal (estimated 5-10% annually), primarily to other Elanco sites within the U.S.
• Location:
  
  Onsite role based in Elwood, KS. Occasional evening and weekend support may be required.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles at Elanco.