Senior EHS Program Manager
Medtronic
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: North Haven • Connecticut • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $143,200 - $214,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the implementation and execution of EHS programs, management systems, and training to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements across manufacturing, R&D, supply chain, and office environments.
- Serve as a visible regional EHS leader and trusted advisor, providing risk-based guidance and aligning EHS strategies with business objectives.
- Translate enterprise goals into regional strategies and actionable plans that drive continuous improvement, strengthen compliance, and advance a proactive EHS culture.
- Lead and influence a regional team of EHS professionals, including dotted-line resources, to ensure alignment, accountability, and consistent execution of EHS standards.
- Drive standardization and adoption of EHS processes, tools, and best practices across sites, effectively leading change and managing competing priorities.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong safety leadership across the region.
- Oversee risk identification and mitigation activities, including risk assessments, hazard analyses, PPE evaluations, and waste management practices.
- Ensure effective compliance monitoring, auditing, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Review and analyze EHS regulations; represent the company with regulatory agencies and in industry forums.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulators, demonstrating professionalism and transparency.
- Serve as a leader in incident response and escalation, ensuring timely decision making, effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective and preventative actions.
- Represent the region within enterprise EHS leadership teams, contributing to strategy, sharing best practices, and influencing enterprise initiatives.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive EHS experience OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience, including multi‑site or regional responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental and occupational health regulations
- Proven experience leading audits, investigations, and regulatory interactions
- Ability to travel approximately 30–50% within the East Region
- Advanced degree in science, engineering, or occupational health (Nice to Have)
- CSP, CIH, or other relevant professional certification (Nice to Have)
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or R&D environments (Nice to Have)
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems (Nice to Have)
- Experience with EHS data management systems and structured problem‑solving (A3, Lean, Six Sigma) (Nice to Have)
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
EHS programsrisk assessmentshazard analysesPPE evaluationswaste managementauditsregulatory interactionsISO 14001ISO 45001structured problem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementrelationship buildinginfluencingdecision makingprofessionalismtransparencychange management
Certifications
CSPCIH