EHS Manufacturing Manager (Startup Validation) (Field Based)

divh2Ehs Manufacturing Manager (Startup And Validation) / h2pERM is seeking an EHS Manufacturing Manager (Startup and Validation) to support onsite startup and validation activities across designated manufacturing areas of our clients new Lebanon, IN API facility. In this role, youll 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 36 months. Project start anticipated in June 2026. / ph3Responsibilities / h3ulliManage EHS implementation for a designated manufacturing zone during startup and validation phases. / liliDevelop and execute LOTO programs and audits in alignment with site EHS strategies. / liliReview, approve, and train team members on Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Safe Work Permits. / liliLead and document Pre-Startup Environmental Reviews (PSERs), Pre-Functional Testing Safety Reviews (PFTSRs), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs). / liliConduct weekly LOTO and safe-work audits; correct and communicate deviations. / liliAttend daily startup coordination meetings and represent EHS in planning and readiness discussions. / liliSupervise and mentor assigned EHS Specialists, ensuring consistent field presence and performance. / liliSupport permit drafting and environmental compliance communication with client site personnel. / liliLead or participate in incident investigations, corrective action planning, and reporting. / liliEnsure safe-to-work permits and procedures are applied during turnover and system startup. / li / ulh3Requirements / h3ulliBachelors degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or Environmental Engineering preferred; or 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. / liliMinimum 3 years of EHS leadership experience during manufacturing startup or commissioning projects. / liliOSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry required. / liliFirst Aid / CPR / AED certification required. / liliStrong understanding of startup readiness, LOTO program management, and GMP-area safety standards. / liliStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with engineering, construction, and operations teams. / liliFull-time on-site role, typically 4060 hours per week, supporting an active operational readiness environment. / li / ul / div