EHS Manager

Samsung Biologics•Rockville, MD

About The Position

The EHS Manager serves as a strategic partner to site leadership, supporting a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and laboratory operations. The role supports second-shift hours (evening/swing, Monday–Friday), drives site EHS programs, and proactively escalates risks to site leadership. The manager is a key contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT, and ensures compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. The position develops and maintains EHS programs, policies, procedures, and management systems; supports risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, training, contractor safety, and emergency response; and collaborates with EHS professionals across Samsung Biologics global sites. The anticipated salary range in Maryland is $93,225 to $124,300, plus an annual bonus when eligible. Final salary may vary based on experience, skills, education, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
At least 4 years of experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations.
Knowledge of EHS management systems, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation processes, and regulatory compliance programs.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or another EHS-related certification.

Responsibilities

Support off-shift hours, specifically evening/swing hours Monday through Friday.
Advise and support site risk assessment processes to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
Partner with project teams to incorporate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility modifications, and operational initiatives.
Establish risk management processes and ensure their effective implementation throughout the site.
Lead and oversee investigations into injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, near misses, non-injury incidents, serious incidents, and adverse events; identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Provide timely, high-quality technical EHS guidance and support to employees and leadership.
Design, deliver, and oversee EHS training programs to support regulatory compliance and employee competency.
Conduct routine workplace inspections and assessments to verify compliance with site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and manage an internal EHS audit program to assess compliance with legal and company standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
Establish site EHS policies, objectives, key performance indicators, and targets aligned with the company’s long-term EHS strategy.
Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics, and implement actions to address trends and improve performance.
Develop and maintain programs to manage environmental, health, and safety risks within an integrated EHS management system.
Review change proposals, including capital projects and new product introductions, to identify potential EHS issues and participate in their resolution.
Support the site contractor safety program and emergency response program.
Collaborate with EHS professionals across global sites to share best practices, lessons learned, and improvement initiatives.
Maintain and continuously improve site EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
Ensure accurate and timely EHS reporting to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.