EHS Manager

Medtronic•Eatontown, NJ

45d•Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we place health, safety, and well-being above all else—there is nothing more important. To uphold this value, we are seeking an experienced, innovative, and forward-thinking Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to join our team in our Eatontown, NJ manufacturing site. This is a 100% onsite role with up to 5% additional travel. This is more than just a role—it’s your opportunity to redefine what world-class EHS looks like . We’re looking for someone who is genuinely curious , willing to challenge the status quo , and driven to raise the bar for safety and sustainability. If you’re ready to push boundaries and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. In this exciting role as an EHS Manager , you will drive transformative change by implementing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, programs, and systems that comply with Federal, State of New Jersey, and local regulations, as well as Medtronic’s internal policies, strategies and goals. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and EHS excellence —empowering employees at every level to embrace safety and sustainability as personal responsibilities. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to lead with innovation , influencing change by using data-driven insights and comprehensive risk assessments. As a natural communicator, you will deliver clear, concise, and consistent messaging to inspire action and collaboration across teams. In addition, you’ll lead, manage and develop one direct EHS report, while working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety Sciences, Environmental Sciences or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience OR advanced degree in Safety Sciences, Environmental Sciences or equivalent with 3 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in a Controlled Environmental Area (CEA) manufacturing operations environment.
Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required to support site needs.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Associate in Risk Management (ARM); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Experience with people leadership (3-5yrs).
Knowledge of Environmental Sustainability.
Knowledge of clean room environments specifically ISO Class 5,7&8.
Experience with establishing environmental permits and assisting in regulatory audits.
Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, and matrixed organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs including delivering executive level business presentations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate with the Eatontown, NJ Site Leadership Team to drive long-term actions that reduce site risks and leverage higher levels of mitigation controls.
Drive Innovation: Lead initiatives that push the boundaries of EHS excellence, executing Kaizen events and process improvements in partnership with Operations teams.
Analyze and Act: Deep dive into safety metrics, analyze trends, and allocate resources to areas with the highest safety risks. Ensure timely corrective actions where hazards exist.
Foster Ownership: Promote a culture of belonging and personal accountability for EHS by delivering impactful employee training and awareness programs.
Collaborate Globally: Partner with Medtronic’s global EHS network to share and implement best practices at the Eatontown, NJ location.
Stay Ahead: Evaluate and respond to proposed regulations, collaborating with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and proactive corrective action plans.
Lead Change: Continuously review and refine EHS tools and processes to ensure ongoing improvement and impact.
Communications: Develop and deliver presentations appropriate for different audiences: Front line employees, Site Mgmt., Sr. Level executives).

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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)