EHS Supervisor

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Manati, PR

12h

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION: Join our EHS team to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety, environmental compliance and physical security at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As an EHS Supervisor, y ou will provide leadership and technical expertise in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) programs, ensuring compliance, strengthening the site's safety culture, and protecting employees, the environment, and company assets. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement effective solutions, and contribute directly to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Requirements

Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in EHS, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing environment
Comprehensive knowledge of EHS regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT)
Strong expertise in chemical, biological, and hazardous materials management
Experience leading EHS staff and programs
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Experience developing and implementing EHS policies and procedures
Experience conducting risk assessments, HAZOPS, and job hazard analyses
Proficiency in accident investigation and root cause analysis
Strong knowledge of waste management regulations and RCRA requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working across all organizational levels
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in English; additional language skills a plus
Experience with EHS management systems
Ability to respond to emergency situations and participate in site emergency response programs
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years in an EHS role.
Experience in chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical environments.
Knowledge of EHS regulations and WWTP operations.
Strong communication and training skills.
High professionalism and integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Strong English communication abilities.
Comply with all EHS policies and GMP requirements.
Maintain clean, organized, audit-ready work areas.
Support KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate risks proactively and embrace change.
Engage in continuous training and development.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CIH, PE, CHMM, or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise EHSS personnel assigning work, providing coaching, and ensuring performance and training compliance.
Provide EHSS support for Operations, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain departments.
Lead or participate in incident investigations and corrective action development.
Support regulatory, client, and corporate audits.
Conduct environmental compliance audits and drive continuous improvement of EHSS programs.
Lead Environmental programs and personnel.
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs.
Oversee wastewater discharge, raw and potable water operations to ensure compliance with permit conditions, sampling requirements, and regulatory deadlines.
Prepare and maintain environmental permits, reports, and inspection responses.
Act as the primary point of contact for environmental regulatory agency inspections, including federal, state, and local authorities.
Conduct safety assessments and equipment reviews.
Coordinate Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PHRSRs).
Develop safety programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, electrical safety, and risk management.
Assist with OH exposure and risk assessments.
Recommend engineering controls and containment strategies.
Participate in containment evaluation teams.
Develop and deliver EHS training.
Create audit programs and performance metrics.
Support new project risk assessments.
Develop and review the site Security Program.
Ensure compliance with physical security policies and laws.
Serve on Workplace Anti-Violence and Weapons Policy response teams.
Lead contracted security personnel; ensure training compliance.
Manage security budgets.
Manage of Security Service Contract Ensure operation and optimization of all security systems.
Lead security upgrade capital projects.
Manage budgets for urgent repairs.
Represent the site during DEA compliance visits.
Collaborate with Quality on security procedures.
Conduct DEA audits.
Serve as liaison during emergency events (hurricanes, earthquakes).
Support dispensary and emergency coordination activities.