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Safety Leader

Ingersoll Rand
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Alsip
Jan 22, 2026
Safety Leader BH Job ID: 3649 SF Job Req ID: 16714 Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title: Safety Leader Location: Alsip, IL (Onsite) About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview Step into our Precision and Science Technologies division where precision engineering powers scientific innovation. We deliver high-performance pumps, fluid management systems, and aftermarket solutions for the world's most demanding, mission-critical applications. We have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Lead supporting our IRP/MP/OB business based in Alsip, IL. In this role, the EHS Lead ensures compliance with regulations and policies, provides leadership and guidance on EHS programs, and conducts audits to ensure company and regulatory standards are met. We are seeking a hands-on Safety Leader who partners closely with operations to embed safety into daily work and address issues independently. This is not an advisory role-you will be highly visible on the floor and fully accountable for owning and driving the safety program end to end, with clear expectations, strong structure, and disciplined follow-through. Safety is a core operational priority, not a tradeoff against productivity. The ideal candidate brings deep, practical EHS leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, ideally machining or assembly. You've built and strengthened safety programs, led meaningful changes, and elevated site-wide safety performance. You bring passion for safety, credibility with plant teams, and the ability to influence and deliver results without relying on formal authority. If you're ready to take ownership in a highly visible role, lead from the floor, and make a measurable impact on safety culture, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities Safety Culture & Leadership: Builds positive, collaborative relationships at all levels of the site in creation of a zero-incident culture. Establishes a behavior-based safety culture by coaching a team of supervisors and employees in promoting safe work practices, hazard identification, and risk management. Establishes and lead a safety committee. Provides leadership, cohesiveness, and vision in the plant for all EHS and sustainability-related matters. EHS Policy & Compliance: Develops and manages EHS training for the plant, including minimum requirements, programs, and policies, and provides EHS PPE. Manages the safety data sheet and new chemical request process and regulated reporting (TIER 2, TRI, etc.). Establishes and maintains facility-specific management plans for environment: air, water, waste (hazardous and non-hazardous materials). Implements applicable EHS policies, procedures, training, auditing, reporting, and tracking processes in compliance with Ingersoll Rand 37 standard works requirements; local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Risk Management & Incident Oversight: Completes risk assessments and recommend control measures for all potential areas of concern. Leads incident and near miss reporting. Perform root cause analysis on incidents and injuries. Oversees workers' compensation program administration, including working with all parties to manage and support transitional/accommodated duty and return to work programs. Builds an efficient management of change program and evaluate non-standard tasks to uncover risks and identify corrective actions. Contractor & Visitor Safety: Builds and manages a contractor management and visitor security/safety program. Machine & Workplace Safety: Ensures machine safety by upgrading and assessing equipment safety in addition to participating in the ergonomic evaluation for the site. Emergency Preparedness & Response: Oversees the facility emergency response team to ensure appropriate training in emergency response, spill response, disaster preparedness, and crisis management. Ensures drills and equipment are in a ready state and effective communication of responsibilities to personnel. Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement : Leads and coordinates efforts in continuous process improvement and lean management. Owns data entry/reporting and uses established tools & processes to ensure data accuracy, analyzes trends, and delivers reports in a timely manner including incident reporting, auditing, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items, and other pertinent information. Sustainability & Strategic Goals: Develops a path to our 2030-2050 sustainability goals for the plant/BU. Requirements: Bachelor 's degree and 7+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment 7+ years demonstrated proficiency in occupational safety, environmental reporting, and regulations. 3+ years working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ regulations 2+ years experience developing and delivering training programs 2+ years proven experience in project management , stakeholder communications 2+ years experience working in Microsoft Office and other EHS related applications Core Competencies EHS Leadership: Drive a zero-incident safety culture through coaching, influence, and cross-functional collaboration. Regulatory Compliance: Apply in-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ standards to maintain safe, compliant operations. Process & Project Management : Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize safety, sustainability, and operational outcomes. Data-Driven Insight: Analyze environmental, safety, and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Training & Development: Design, deliver, and manage EHS training programs to ensure workforce competency and engagement. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Evaluate complex situations, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions. Preferences: Degree concentration in: Environmental Engineering , Occupational Health and Safety, or related technical field Relevant professional certification(s) such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, Train-the-Trainer or equivalent Exposure to site audits, walks/tours, JHAs/JSAs Experience with TRI and Tier II reporting Knowledge of Gensuite application Travel & Work Arrangements Position is onsite and requires minimal travel, less than 15%. Pay Range The pay range for this role is $115-135,000 excluding incentive opportunities. The pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. Hired applicants will be eligible to receive (discretionary/nondiscretionary) annual bonuses and incentive compensation. What We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com. APPLY NOW