Manager, Facilities and EH&S

Location: Onsite

Status Type: Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

- 7+ years of progressive environmental, health, and safety experience, including EH&S and Facilities operations and safety program management, preferably within medical device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated manufacturing environment

- Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910), EPA, and state workers' compensation regulations

- Demonstrated experience developing and leading safety programs across multiple facilities or sites, including facilities or building operations experience

- Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis

- Experience developing, conducting and maintaining safety related training for internal employees and external contractors.

- Experience with cleanroom, chemical-handling, and ergonomics programs typical of medical device manufacturing

- Prior experience managing, coaching, and developing technical and non-technical staff and external contractors in safety-related subjects

- Experience managing EH&S operating and/or capital budgets and overseeing outside vendors/contractor safety practice

Preferred:

- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)

- Experience in a small-to-mid-size or growing medical device, life sciences company

- Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 management systems

- Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring and ergonomics assessments

- OSHA 30-Hour Certification, Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP)

- Experience managing Facilities and EH&S related capital projects (company-wide or department specific safety initiatives)

- Experience with asset management and/or ERP software (SAP)

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations and industry best practices

- Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization

- Ability to travel regularly among the company's facilities

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills

- Proficiency with EH&S management software, incident-tracking systems, and Microsoft Office

- Proven people-leadership skills, including managing and coaching, safety program performance and management, and staff safety development

- Budget management and vendor/contract negotiation skills for Safety and Facilities operations and capital projects

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

- Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.

- Ability to move inside and outside of the facility to all locations, including the cleanrooms.

- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including cleanroom garb, safety glasses, and hearing protection, as needed

- Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of materials up to 40 lbs.

- Ability to access mechanical, electrical, and building infrastructure spaces (e.g., mechanical rooms, roofs, utility areas) as needed to oversee facilities operations and maintenance

- Position requires regular, on‑site presence during normal business hours, with some 2nd and 3rd shift and weekend support as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S policies, programs, and procedures across all company facilities in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations

- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes for safety events and near-misses

- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing, cleanroom, warehouse, and office areas

- Own and maintain Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, PPE, and Emergency Action Plan programs

- Partner with Operations and Engineering leadership to ensure safe equipment design, installation, and process changes

- Assist in day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance across company sites, including building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs

- Directly supervise facilities/maintenance staff, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, and professional development

- Lead and maintain internal cross-functional Safety and Emergency Response Teams

- Plan and manage Facilities and EH&S related capital and improvement projects — scope, budget, schedule, and contractor coordination — in partnership with Facilities, Operations and Finance

- Develop and manage the Facilities and EH&S budget; track spend against plan

- Manage relationships and contracts with outside facilities vendors and contractors (specialty waste disposal, Safety and Facilities related equipment maintenance)

- Assist in maintaining preventive maintenance programs for facility infrastructure and equipment

- Ensure facilities comply with applicable building codes, fire/life-safety codes, and other facility-related regulatory requirements

- Serve as primary point of contact for EH&S and Facilities-related emergencies and coordinate timely resolution, including after-hours response as needed

- Coordinate workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs in partnership with Human Resources

- Develop, deliver, and own EH&S training for new hire onboarding and ongoing employee education

- Track, analyze, and report EH&S metrics (TRIR, near-misses, corrective actions) to site and executive leadership

- Lead or support ergonomics assessments and industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, air quality, chemical exposure)

- Maintain OSHA recordkeeping (Forms 300, 300A, 301) and ensure timely regulatory reporting

- Serve as primary point of contact for EH&S regulatory agency inspections and audits

- Support environmental compliance programs, including waste management, air permits, and stormwater management

- Champion a proactive safety culture through employee safety committees and recognition programs

- Support corporate Vision and manage using the corporate values

- Other responsibilities may be assigned, not all responsibilities listed may be assigned