HSE Specialist

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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

Your Role: 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'll be responsible for developing and maintaining HSE programs across diverse operations, from Bioprocessing to Warehousing.

Your Responsibilities:


* 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.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* 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.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* 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.

Additional Information:


* 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 r...