Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

About the role

The Manager, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) oversees all facility operations, environmental compliance, health and safety programs, security, and site infrastructure activities. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment while supporting business operations through effective facility management, contractor oversight, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, training programs, emergency response plans, and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action activities to reduce risk and improve workplace safety.
• Champion and promote a proactive Safety-First culture throughout the organization.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of facility infrastructure systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, utilities, and building automation systems.
• Manage facility renovations, expansions, construction projects, infrastructure upgrades, and space planning activities.
• Oversee contractor selection, vendor management, service agreements, and facility-related service providers.
• Maintain facility security programs, access control systems, visitor management processes, and site emergency preparedness.
• Manage janitorial services, grounds maintenance, housekeeping standards, and overall facility appearance.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital expenditure projects, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections.
• Collect, analyze, and report facility and EHS performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Facilities and EHS personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and other departments to support business objectives and site initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate response to facility emergencies and critical alarms, including managing on-call responsibilities when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in EHS, Facilities Management, or Operations within a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, workplace safety standards, and applicable state and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting FDA-regulated and/or ISO 13485-certified manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing facility infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utilities, security systems, and building automation systems.
• Experience leading environmental, health, and safety programs, incident investigations, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and corrective action initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage facility-related capital projects, contractor relationships, vendor performance, and service agreements.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), change control processes, and audit requirements.
• Experience supporting internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance activities.
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, OSHA certifications, or equivalent are preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools.
• Able to respond to emergencies and support on-call responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in EHS, Facilities Management, or Operations within a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, workplace safety standards, and applicable state and federal compliance requirements. Experience supporting FDA-regulated and/or ISO 13485-certified manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience managing facility infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utilities, security systems, and building automation systems. Experience leading environmental, health, and safety programs, incident investigations, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and corrective action initiatives. Proven ability to manage facility-related capital projects, contractor relationships, vendor performance, and service agreements. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), change control processes, and audit requirements. Experience supporting internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance activities. Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, OSHA certifications, or equivalent are preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools. Ability to respond to emergencies and support on-call responsibilities as required.

Skills

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in EHS, Facilities Management, or Operations within a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, workplace safety standards, and applicable state and federal compliance requirements. Experience supporting FDA-regulated and/or ISO 13485-certified manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience managing facility infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, utilities, security systems, and building automation systems. Experience leading environmental, health, and safety programs, incident investigations, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and corrective action initiatives. Proven ability to manage facility-related capital projects, contractor relationships, vendor performance, and service agreements. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), change control processes, and audit requirements. Experience supporting internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance activities. Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, OSHA certifications, or equivalent are preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and business reporting tools. Ability to respond to emergencies and support on-call responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Cirtec Medical Corporation offers a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.

Pay

Salary Range: 100,000 to 150,000 based on skills and experience.