EHS Program Manager

MiniMed

$109K — $185K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required with 5 years relevant experience or advanced degree with 3 years relevant experience.
  • Preferred degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of Cal/OSHA, EPA regulations, and EHS management systems.
  • Experience in manufacturing, medical device, or high-tech environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
  • Develop and improve safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with multiple operational teams to integrate EHS into daily practices.
  • Drive initiatives focused on hazard recognition and incident prevention.
  • Conduct incident investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Manage safety metrics and prepare reports for management.
  • Lead risk assessments and reviews for new processes and equipment.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Access to Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and incentive plans.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and short-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Jun 2026

About the Role

The EHS Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and to support operational excellence and a strong safety culture across the organization. This role will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to proactively identify risks, implement effective controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive safety leader with strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, environmental compliance experience, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Experience with EHS management systems such as Gensuite, VelocityEHS, and Enablon is highly preferred.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
  • Lead and manage site EHS programs to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, AQMD, DTSC, CUPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards across the organization.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations and new projects.
  • Drive proactive safety initiatives focused on hazard recognition, risk reduction, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct and oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
  • Manage site safety metrics, KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, and prepare management reports and presentations.
  • Lead risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), ergonomic evaluations, and safety reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility changes.
  • Manage and oversee critical safety programs, including:
    • Laser Safety Program
    • Radiation Safety Program
    • Electrical Safety / Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
    • Confined Space Program
    • Work at Height / Fall Protection Program
    • Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety
    • Contractor Safety Program
  • Lead environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, wastewater compliance, air emissions permitting, stormwater compliance, chemical inventory management, and environmental reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits, inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for agencies such as EPA, AQMD, DTSC, and local regulatory authorities.
  • Coordinate and support environmental audits, inspections, corrective action tracking, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Manage EHS management systems and digital platforms, including Gensuite, VelocityEHS, and Enablon, for incident tracking, inspections, audits, corrective actions, compliance reporting, and KPI management.
  • Coordinate and lead regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance assessments, including corrective action tracking and closure.
  • Support emergency response planning, fire/life safety systems, evacuation drills, and business continuity efforts.
  • Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, supervisors, and management.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, communication, and leadership visibility.
  • Collaborate with HR and occupational health resources on injury management, return-to-work programs, and workers' compensation cases.
  • Support operational excellence initiatives by integrating EHS considerations into business growth, expansion, and process improvement activities.
  • Mentor and support EHS coordinators and other team members to strengthen overall department capability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, EPA environmental regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and EHS management systems.
  • Experience managing complex EHS and environmental compliance programs in manufacturing, medical device, R&D, or high-technology environments preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, regulatory audits, environmental inspections, and corrective action programs.
  • Experience using EHS software platforms such as Gensuite, VelocityEHS, Enablon, or similar systems.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive a proactive safety culture across all organizational levels.
  • Experience supporting medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of laser safety, radiation safety, electrical safety, confined space, and fall protection programs.
  • Experience with hazardous waste management, wastewater programs, air emissions compliance, and environmental permitting.
  • Experience with contractor safety management


Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

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