Environment, Health, Safety and Security Sr. Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) leads and oversees the strategic direction, development, implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of EHS&S programs across all company facilities. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, minimizes risks, and fosters a safety-first culture. The Sr. Manager will also play a key role in sustainability initiatives, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance efforts to protect employees, the community, and the environment. This position requires proven leadership in managing a team, driving a proactive safety culture, and implementing best-in-class EHS&S programs that align with company goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, develop, and build a team culture with the EHS&S team.
• Develop and implement strategic safety initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety and environmental compliance.
• Develop emergency response plans and drills, ensuring preparedness for workplace crises.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive a sustainability roadmap for waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental conservation.
• Provide regulatory guidance and reporting to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local environmental laws.
• Engage site functional teams and leadership to prioritize initiatives and resources to achieve EHS objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter authority and administrator for assigned programs and support site internal/external/regulatory audits.
• Promote, reinforce, and sustain a safety-first culture through involvement, innovation, and engagement.
• Support management of site emergencies such as spills, evacuations and medical emergencies.
• Act as a liaison to employees needing ergonomic evaluations. Coordinate ergonomic evaluations and assist in improvement recommendations.
• Support contractor safety program by acquiring vital insurance, training, and permit information prior to commencement of work on site.
• Develop, review and refine EHS programs and processes to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Support management and record keeping of various production by-products and provide technical expertise and guidance to tackle site related hazards (chemical, biological, physical, electrical, slip/trip/fall, confined space, ergonomic, etc.).
• Partner with HR on onboarding and Processing Ops training management team to develop, refine, and deliver training content for EHS programs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for site services as required.
• Use Lean tools and principles (Kaizen, Gemba, RCCM, etc.) to drive Continuous Improvement of EHS programs.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCCM), and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
• Respond to departmental inquires and concerns in a timely manner while providing quality resolution.

• Develop and manage annual budget

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline, preferred.
• 7 to 10 years' experience in direct Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Currently or ability to certify in CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogen.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other safety certification preferred.
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
• Direct EHS experience must include leading and influencing manufacturing sites and organizations, life science experience preferred.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships within the team and across various levels within the organization with a high level of focus on customer service and confidentiality

• Create accountability and sense of urgency.
• Ability to inspire others and energize team to meet the objectives of the business
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to make data driven decisions
• Lead change and the ability to challenge and debate issues in a professional way

• Systems proficiency with technology based analytic tools

• A passion to develop people and ability to provide feedback including constructive criticism

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is typically performed indoors and outdoors. Frequent travel between the Company's various office locations, all within 10-mile radius and possible external events as needed. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to, or requirements for, this job at any time.