Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)
1 day ago
Wilmington
Job Summary The Manager of EHS is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive environmental, health, and safety program that ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a culture of safety and sustainability across operations. This role ensures safe handling of time- and temperature-sensitive biopharmaceutical materials, minimizing risk to personnel, assets, and the environment, and supporting operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Oversight • Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, • Maintain adherence to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards, • Oversee compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements for hazardous materials, • Perform comprehensive risk assessments for facilities, warehouse operations, and transportation logistics, • Identify potential environmental hazards, workplace safety risks, and chemical/process risks, • Implement and maintain environmental programs including waste management, emissions control, and sustainability initiatives, • Ensure compliance with EPA regulations and internal sustainability targets, • Manage initiatives to optimize Free Trade Zone operations with minimal environmental impact, • Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs tailored to high-value, temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics, • Conduct and oversee safety training for all employees, contractors, and visitors, • Manage emergency response plans, drills, and incident investigations, • Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership, • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, losses, and costs while improving operational efficiency, • Collaborate with Quality & Compliance teams to integrate EHS requirements into all operational processes, • Lead cross-functional EHS initiatives with operational, quality, and logistics teams, • Advise management on regulatory requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices, • Serve as primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external EHS consultants Education • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, • Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, preferably in pharmaceutical logistics, warehousing, or regulated industries, • Experience with OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001/45001 compliance, • Proven track record managing Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs, • Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other relevant safety/environmental standards, • Expertise in risk assessment, process safety management (PSM), root cause analysis (RCA), and emergency response planning, • Knowledge of logistics, warehousing, GMP pharmaceutical operations, and temperature-controlled supply chains, • Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills, • Analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor, • ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Lead Auditor, • Hazardous Materials Management or Risk Management Professional (RMP) certification, • OSHA 30-hour General Industry and/or Construction certification, • Number of OSHA or EPA violations or incidents, • Reduction in workplace accidents and near misses, • Completion rates of mandatory safety training programs, • Environmental compliance and sustainability metrics This position requires regular presence at warehouse and logistics facilities, including GMP pharmaceutical warehouses and temperature-controlled environments. The role involves both office-based work and on-site facility inspections. May require occasional travel to multiple facility locations. Screening Requirements Background Check • Pre-employment drug screening is required for all candidates, • Must be able to work in warehouse and logistics facility environments, including temperature-controlled areas, • Ability to conduct facility inspections and walk through operational areas for extended periods, • Verification of professional certifications and credentials