Environmental Health & Safety Manager Medical Device Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to own and continuously improve the Environmental, Health & Safety program at a high-precision manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, strengthening safety culture, and partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and facilities teams to reduce risk across operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments and has hands-on expertise in OSHA, EPA, NRC, and DOT compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the facility-wide Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NRC, DOT, and applicable state/local regulations
• Conduct hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and risk mitigation activities
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Manage EHS documentation, permits, regulatory reporting, and recordkeeping requirements
• Coordinate internal audits, inspections, and external regulatory agency interactions
• Deliver onboarding, annual, and role-specific safety training programs
• Monitor workplace safety conditions and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams on new equipment/process safety reviews
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning
• Track, analyze, and report key EHS metrics to leadership
• Foster a proactive, safety-first culture across all departments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of EHS experience in medical device manufacturing or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Proven experience building, implementing, and managing site-level EHS programs
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements (EPA, DOT; NRC experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with incident investigation, hazard analysis, audits, and corrective action systems
• Experience delivering EHS training and driving safety engagement across production environments

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to radiation safety or nuclear regulatory frameworks (NRC)
• Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installation, or facility expansion from an EHS standpoint
• Strong familiarity with compliance reporting, permitting, and regulatory inspections

Work Environment & Location

• Fully on-site role based in Littleton, MA (01460)
• Strong preference for candidates within a 45–60 minute commute radius, including: Ayer, Acton, Westford, Concord, Chelmsford, Lowell, Boxborough, Groton, and surrounding areas
• Southern New Hampshire candidates (e.g., Nashua) may be considered depending on commute feasibility
• Boston-area candidates on the Fitchburg Line may be considered if commute logistics are viable
• Relocation is not provided; candidates must have a self-supported relocation plan if moving

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive paid time off
• Flexible work environment (onsite role with operational flexibility)

Equal Opportunity Statement

This employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.