Environmental Health and Safety Manager

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Passionate about safety and environmental protection
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Skills

• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., OSHA)
• Leadership and team management skills
• Project management and risk assessment skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• An 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
• A collaborative and safety-focused environment

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

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