EHS Manufacturing Manager (Startup Validation) (Field Based)

ERM is seeking anEHS Manufacturing Manager (Startup and Validation)to support onsite startup and validation activities across designated manufacturing areas of our client’s new Lebanon, IN API facility. In this role, you’ll act as the EHS lead for a specific manufacturing zone, managing safety performance, coordinating EHS oversight for commissioning and qualification work, and supervising a small team of EHS Specialists. This position reports to the Startup and Validation EHS Team Leader. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited term role, with a duration of 18 months. Project start anticipated in February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS implementation for a designated manufacturing zone during startup and validation phases.
• Develop and execute LOTO programs and audits in alignment with site EHS strategies.
• Review, approve, and train team members on Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Permits.
• Lead and document Pre-Startup Environmental Reviews (PSERs), Pre-Functional Testing Safety Reviews (PFTSRs), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Conduct weekly LOTO and safe-work audits; correct and communicate deviations.
• Attend daily startup coordination meetings and represent EHS in planning and readiness discussions.
• Supervise and mentor assigned EHS Specialists, ensuring consistent field presence and performance.
• Support permit drafting and environmental compliance communication with client site personnel.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations, corrective action planning, and reporting.
• Ensure safe-to-work permits and procedures are applied during turnover and system startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or Environmental Engineering preferred; or 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3 years of EHS leadership experience during manufacturing startup or commissioning projects.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Strong understanding of startup readiness, LOTO program management, and GMP-area safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Full-time on-site role, typically 40–60 hours per week, supporting an active operational readiness environment.