Job Title: Facilities and Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager
Reports To: Plant Director, dotted line to Director ofUS Facilities & EHS
Location: Onsite, Marquette, MI
POSITION SUMMARYThe Facilities and Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the facility's maintenance, environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership for preventive and predictive maintenance activities, capital projects, facility improvements, and EHS initiatives across the manufacturing site.
The Facilities and EH&S Manager develops and implements programs that promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in maximizing operational uptime, maintaining a safe work environment, and supporting the production of high-quality medical devices that improve patient outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIESFacilities Leadership- Lead, develop, and manage the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- Establish and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Develop maintenance strategies, schedules, and priorities in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- Oversee corrective maintenance activities, root cause investigations, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
- Manage facility infrastructure, utilities, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, cleanroom support equipment, and other critical plant systems.
- Lead equipment installations, upgrades, facility expansions, and capital improvement projects.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, including maintenance labor, outside contractors, spare parts, and capital expenditures.
- Oversee spare parts inventory management and maintenance documentation systems.
- Monitor and report maintenance performance metrics, including equipment uptime, downtime, PM completion rates, and maintenance costs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reliability programs, and 6S activities throughout the facility.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP, FDA, ISO, and internal quality requirements.
Environmental Health & Safety Leadership- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and employee safety.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
- Lead site safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and leadership visibility.
- Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomic evaluations, and safety audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Oversee incident, injury, near-miss, and environmental event investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate and lead emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response plans, and business continuity initiatives.
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire orientation, annual training, and specialized safety instruction.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions related to EHS matters.
- Lead the Employee Safety Committee and partner with site leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics, including incident rates, DART rates, corrective actions, and training compliance.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement- Lead and mentor maintenance and EHS personnel, establishing performance expectations and development plans.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Supply Chain teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Support strategic planning initiatives related to facility growth, operational excellence, and workforce safety.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and environmental performance.
- Promote and model company values, quality standards, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities and may not necessarily comprise all essential functions of the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequired- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, environmental health and safety, or manufacturing operations.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance and safety programs.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Preferred- Experience within a medical device, regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or similar industry.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), OSHA certifications, or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
- Experience managing capital projects and facility improvements.
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, and GMP requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESTechnical Competencies- Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability principles, and preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Knowledge of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical, plumbing, and manufacturing support equipment.
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance management software preferred.
- Ability to analyze data, develop reports, and track departmental KPIs.
- Understanding of FDA, ISO, GMP, and medical device manufacturing requirements preferred.
Leadership Competencies- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
- Effective project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Behavioral Competencies- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective presentation and training capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Adaptability and willingness to embrace change and new challenges.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Role model for company values, mission, and vision.
- Demonstrates a strong safety-first and quality-focused mindset.
