EHSS Manager - USA

EHSS Manager - USA Regional US Environment, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Manager Location: Brunswick/Wiscasset, Maine (supporting Brunswick, Wiscasset, ME and Anderson Distribution Center, SC) Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Shape Culture. This is more than a compliance role. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, champion a proactive safety culture, and lead initiatives that reduce risk, improve operational performance, and strengthen EHSS management systems. You'll have the opportunity to influence both strategic direction and day-to-day operations while partnering with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, HR, and global EHSS teams. If you're passionate about building world-class safety cultures, leading continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact within a global healthcare organization, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do: • Lead environmental, health, safety, and security programs across US manufacturing operations. • Provide EHSS leadership and support for facilities in Brunswick and Wiscasset, Maine, and Anderson, South Carolina. • Drive continuous improvement of EHSS management systems while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations. • Maintain and strengthen ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. • Serve as the regional leader and local champion for EHSS initiatives, culture, and performance. • Develop, track, and report EHSS metrics, leading indicators, and performance improvement plans. • Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation. • Conduct risk assessments and ensure effective hazard identification and mitigation practices. • Manage EHSS audits, inspections, and interactions with regulatory agencies. • Lead EHSS training programs and ensure regulatory training requirements are met. • Partner with site leadership teams to embed accountability and ownership for EHSS performance. • Manage workers' compensation programs and support return-to-work initiatives. • Directly manage the EHSS Specialist and support capability development within the EHSS function. • Drive regional and global EHSS improvement projects and share best practices across sites. What You'll Bring: Required Qualifications • 5+ years of EHSS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. • Strong expertise in OSHA regulations, compliance management, and regulatory inspections. • Experience implementing, maintaining, and improving ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. • Proven success conducting incident investigations and driving sustainable corrective actions. • Experience leading EHSS programs, audits, inspections, and risk assessments. • Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive culture change across an organization. • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills. • Ability to work effectively across multiple sites and priorities. • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or other regulated manufacturing industries. • ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification. • Environmental permitting and compliance experience. • Experience implementing behavioral-based safety programs. • Multi-site manufacturing responsibility. • Workers' compensation and return-to-work program experience. • Global EHSS program exposure. Why This Opportunity Stands Out • Opportunity to lead EHSS strategy and execution across multiple US manufacturing locations. • High visibility role with direct influence on site leadership and operational decision-making. • Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on operational impact. • Ability to shape culture, improve safety performance, and strengthen compliance across the region. • Exposure to global EHSS programs, governance structures, and best practices. • Work for a purpose-driven healthcare company where your contributions directly support patient outcomes and employee well-being. • Significant autonomy to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and drive meaningful change. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $116,000 - $145,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus. Offers of employment consider various factors including experience, education, location, certifications, and role-specific requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony: • Medical, dental, and vision plans available from your first day of employment • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities • Tuition reimbursement • Life insurance coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits, including entertainment and travel perks Information at a Glance