Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Location: Bedford
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Responsible for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance at all Anika facilities, including assessment and implementation of required and strategically important programs and the continued oversight and administration of existing HSE programs. Management of the electronic EHS system (EHS Insight). Collaboration with all departments to ensure existing processes and special projects are in compliance with all Local, State, Regional, and Federal regulations. The EHS Manager implements and maintains an environmental health and safety program involving hazard identification evaluation and control, accident/injury prevention, hazardous material/waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulatory compliance. The EHS Manager oversees local designees / Site EHS representatives across all Anika facilities, creates plans for global implementation of EHS Policy, leads audits, develops risk and gap mitigation plans, leads EHS strategy development, and oversees implementation of remediation and new initiatives. Specific Responsibilities: • Provides EHS leadership, training and operational support to all levels of the organization and across all functional groups. • Manages electronic EHS system and ensures permits, external commitments, plans, work observations, CAPAs are actioned appropriately. • Ensures all EHS processes and procedures are implemented and standardized across Anika’s Bedford manufacturing facility. • Tracks and regularly analyzes company health and safety metrics and use the data to identify and to reduce risk. • Works closely with Engineering and Facilities on special projects involving plant construction, equipment design, and hazardous assessments. • Leads all aspects of incident investigation including verifying root cause, approving the implementation of preventative actions and coordination with regulatory authorities. • Ensures emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations. • Maintains all Local, State, Regional, and Federal permits in current and valid condition • Maintains Chemical Hazardous waste program including chemical accumulation and accumulation area inspections • Provides hazardous material/right to know training and MSD management • Provides laboratory safety support along with periodic Lab-pack cleanouts as required or necessary • Performs industrial hygiene activities including chemical monitoring, ozone monitoring, and any other monitoring programs as necessary • Prepares regulatory agency submissions including but not limited to EPA Tier II, SARA 313, RCRA Biennial, OSHA Logs/reports • Maintains current working knowledge of all applicable EHS regulations • Maintains all necessary training and licensing to function as a signing authority on all EHS matters • Leads, mentors, develops, and coaches site leads / Safety Officers at all Anika facilities. • Other duties and projects as assigned Job Complexity: Works on problems of technical and legal scope requiring critical thinking and interaction with internal and external technical professionals along with individuals representing official agencies. Exercises broad judgment within generally defined practices and policies. Is the primary subject matter expert on all EHS topics. Responsible for setting EHS strategy, supporting Operations strategy, risk management, leading external and internal audits, and audit remediation plans. Supervisory Responsibilities: The EHS Manager has direct supervision of consultants, contractors and subcontractors. Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required: • BS in Engineering, or equivalent experience • 5 year’s related experience in an HSE leadership role; • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to communicate effectively with regulatory authorities, government officials, major customers and senior executives within the organization • Demonstrated ability to create and manage a budget including resource allocation and priority setting • Successful leadership and hands-on direction of HSE issues in major operating facilities and business functions that support divisional projects • Experience dealing with the complexities of the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry • Demonstrated ability to develop, motivate, and direct teams in a matrix organization • Experienced in developing and implementing customer-focused services and programs. • Previous experience related to the enforcement of federal and state regulations (DOT, EPA, OSHA, NRC, etc.) is desirable.

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