Health, Safety and Environment Leader
cumminsColumbus, IN
Health, Safety and Environment Leader
cumminsColumbus, IN
today
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Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsCompliance ManagersIndustries
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsCommercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceSolid Waste LandfillAbout the role
We are looking for a talented Health, Safety and Environment Leader-Moderate Complexity to join our team specializing in Health and Safety for our Cummins' business in Columbus, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Foster a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) cultureby building trusted partnerships across functions and ensuring employees understand, support, and take ownership of their safety and compliance responsibilities.
Lead hazard identification, environmental aspect reviews, and risk assessmentsto proactively identify compliance gaps, reduce risk exposure, and drive continuous improvement across site operations.
Establish and execute site HSE objectives and improvement plans, ensuring critical actions are completed on time and aligned with business, regulatory, and sustainability goals.
Strengthen organizational capabilityby developing training programs, enhancing employee engagement, and delivering effective communications that improve HSE knowledge, awareness, and accountability.
Provide expert leadershipon complex HSE matters, including regulatory compliance, incident investigations, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, management of change, pollution prevention, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Drive measurable improvements in safety and environmental performanceby leveraging data, performance metrics, audit findings, and compliance assessments to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
Partner with regulatory agencies, legal teams, and internal stakeholdersto maintain compliance, manage audits, address non-conformities, and ensure adherence to reporting and management system requirements.
Develop high-performing teamsby coaching and mentoring employees, supporting succession planning, and championing emerging HSE best practices that enhance operational excellence and long-term organizational success.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Lead with influence, trust, and strategic visionby fostering a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, building credibility with stakeholders, and translating future risks and opportunities into actionable strategies that protect employees and support business objectives.
Drive compliance and operational excellenceby effectively managing HSE management systems, interpreting regulatory requirements, maintaining certification readiness, and ensuring controls are in place to meet environmental, health, and safety standards.
Use data and business insight to make informed decisionsby analyzing performance metrics, identifying trends and risks, managing complex issues, and implementing sustainable improvements that advance organizational goals and reduce operational risk.
Build high-performing, inclusive teamsby developing talent, valuing diverse perspectives, managing conflict constructively, preparing teams for emergency response situations, and creating an environment where employees are engaged, accountable, and empowered to succeed.
Education/Experience:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Occupational Health, Safety or Environmental required. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred. Significant relevant experience required, including management of health, safety and/or environmental ISO Standards required. 5-7 years of experience, 1-2 years management experience.
Additional Details:
HSE Leader for the entire FSP/GOB site and will report directly to the Plant Manager/Site Leader. This role is responsible for: Responsible for all HSE aspects and compliance for FSP/GOB sites (this includes FSC, XPC, Engineering, and other Corporate groups) Improving all key HSE metrics and reducing OSHA recordable incidents Implementing new HSE systems Driving employee engagement to meet required safety improvements Communicates and collaborates with government agencies, auditors, and others for compliance needs Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders across Cummins including CEC, Corporate HSE, GISF, and many BUs located at FSP/GOB to meet Cummins standards Strong involvement in best practice sharing across Cummins Components and Software sites - Charleston Turbo Plant and Valvetrain Leads Business Continuity Planning for the site Leads work to meet key environmental goals such as reducing water and electrical consumption across the site. Compensation
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
JobHealth and Safety
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job TypeExempt - Experienced
ReqID2437564
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-SiteNo
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Experience level
Manager
Location
Columbus, IN
Occupation
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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