EHS Specialist

Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Kouts, IN, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an EHS Specialist to help support our Drawn Wire Group business.  Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883?  That’s right!  In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885.  Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

 

As an EHS Specialist you will have the opportunity for diverse responsibilities every day in our manufacturing setting. The EHS Specialist will lead and ensure compliance with Branch and Corporate policies and procedures, and compliance with all government mandated regulations. This is an on-site position at our Kouts, IN branch. 

So, what will you be doing as an EHS Specialist?
•    Manage, train, maintain supplies, and complete reports for all safety related policies and procedures
•    Maintain written safety programs and other security issues
•    Perform and/or coordinate all safety inspections and conduct accident/loss investigations
•    Mitigate risk by seeking ways to eliminate or lessen safety concerns proactively
•    Work closely with Corporate Environmental and Safety contacts
•    Facilitate monthly safety meetings and employee education
•    Maintain OSHA and other regulatory logs and reporting
•    Manage waste disposal and evaluate waste streams for environmental compliance
•    Manage Corrective Action Requests and Preventative Action Requests
•    Drive continuous improvement by managing corrective and preventative action requests.
•    Oversee special projects like site layouts, facility modifications, and partnerships with local agencies

 

To be successful in this role, you'll need:
•    Bachelor’s degree in EHS, or a related field
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to conduct effective meetings by developing and following an agenda
•    Well organized, detail oriented and good computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
•    2 – 5 years of experience working with EHS laws and regulations
•    2 – 5 years of experience in the application of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques

 

Things we consider a plus:
•    Experience working in a manufacturing environment

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

 

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

 

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

 

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer

 

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