Lonza America Inc

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Lonza America Inc$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, or a science-related field required
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in EHS, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a related environment
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., OSHA)
  • Experience leading safety programs, audits, and risk assessments
  • Proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels
  • Comfortable working in operational environments including physical tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain site safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and risk reduction
  • Partner with teams across the site to support safe operations and drive safety culture
  • Lead safety inspections, audits, and regulatory readiness activities
  • Conduct and support risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and changes
  • Deliver safety training and promote awareness across employees and contractors
  • Manage safety data, reporting, and compliance documentation
  • Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals to support site safety performance

Benefits

  • Agile career and dynamic working culture
  • Inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities to grow and develop your career
  • Collaborative and safety-focused environment
Full Job Description
JobTitle: Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS)

Location: Portsmouth, NH, (On-site)

As an EHS Manager at our Portsmouth site, you will lead and support site safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. You will partner with teams across the site to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role combines leadership, hands-on support, and continuous improvement to protect people, operations, and the environment.

This role follows standard 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday office hours and requires onsite presence and engagement across operational areas.

What you will get
  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities to grow and develop your career
  • A collaborative and safety-focused environment


What you will do
  • Develop and maintain site safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and risk reduction
  • Partner with teams across the site to support safe operations and drive safety culture
  • Lead safety inspections, audits, and regulatory readiness activities
  • Conduct and support risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and changes
  • Deliver safety training and promote awareness across employees and contractors
  • Manage safety data, reporting, and compliance documentation
  • Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals to support site safety performance


What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's degree in EHS, engineering, or a science-related field required
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in EHS, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a related environment
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., OSHA)
  • Experience leading safety programs, audits, and risk assessments
  • Proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels
  • Comfortable working in operational environments, including occasional physical tasks such as walking the site, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs


Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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