Senior EHS Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

In this role, you'll take the lead in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive EHS programs that ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. You'll play a key part in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and driving proactive injury prevention efforts across the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Evaluate workplace conditions, processes, and employee practices to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Design and manage EHS training programs covering topics such as hazardous materials, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and life safety.
• Independently plan and execute tasks to meet deadlines, applying analytical skills to solve complex EHS challenges.
• Conduct job safety analyses, incident investigations, safety inspections, and internal audits. Oversee hazardous material and waste management in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Review and manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Participate in facility and equipment reviews to assess EHS impacts during modifications or new installations.
• Provide on-call support for EHS emergencies and maintain Emergency Action Plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for occupational health, environmental compliance, fire safety, and loss prevention.
• Fulfill responsibilities outlined in the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and contribute to industry discussions on evolving regulations.
• Apply professional judgment and EHS principles to develop practical solutions for safety concerns.
• Coordinate exposure monitoring and industrial hygiene activities, including contractor oversight.
• Lead ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.
• Manage the Lab Safety Coordinator program, including training and oversight.
• Oversee procurement and inspection of emergency preparedness equipment.
• Support data collection and reporting for EHS metrics.
• Facilitate Safety and Emergency Response Committee meetings to ensure effectiveness and continuity.
• Align with organizational initiatives related to quality, environmental, and regulatory systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and maintain collaborative relationships across teams, contractors, and vendors.

Essential skills:

• Proficiency in safety, EHS, and health & safety principles.
• Experience in developing and implementing EHS programs and policies.
• Ability to investigate incident root causes and support injury prevention initiatives.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Additional skills & qualifications:

• Prior experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry.
• Experience with R&D teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise/cross-division business unit models.

Job type & location:

This is a permanent position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00/yr. Medical, dental, vision, 401k.

Workplace type:

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.