Emergency Response Supervisor (1st Shift)
About The Position
GlobalFoundries Fab 9 in Essex Junction, Vermont, is seeking an Emergency Response Supervisor to lead and oversee site Emergency Response Team operations during the day shift. The role supervises, develops, and maintains the readiness of emergency response personnel and ensures effective response capabilities for medical, fire, hazardous materials, confined space, technical rescue, and facility emergencies. The supervisor provides operational leadership, drives response excellence, ensures regulatory compliance, coordinates training and drills, and collaborates with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Security, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Business Units to support a safe and resilient operation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The role also supports site emergency management planning, incident command, business continuity, and crisis management activities. It includes maintaining certifications, supporting emergency response equipment procurement and upkeep, and carrying out other duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in emergency response, fire service, emergency medical services, industrial safety, security, military service, manufacturing, or a related operational environment, including people leadership or lead responsibilities.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency management principles.
- Experience with medical response, firefighting response and suppression, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue operations.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in emergency situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning, organization, and training coordination skills.
- Ability to lead teams effectively in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
- Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in elevated, confined, and industrial environments.
- Ability to respond to emergencies throughout large manufacturing facilities.
Nice To Haves
- One or more of the following certifications preferred upon hire or required within a designated timeframe: EMT-Basic or higher; Hazardous Materials Technician; ICS 100, 200, or 300; Confined Space Rescue Technician; Firefighter I/II; OSHA 30-Hour; HAZWOPER.
- Bachelor's degree in emergency management, Fire Science, Occupational Safety, Public Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8 or more years of industrial emergency response experience.
- Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, chemical, utility, military, or industrial environments.
- Experience supervising emergency response, fire brigade, industrial firefighting, or emergency medical teams.
- Project management and emergency preparedness program development experience.
- Certification as a Paramedic, Fire Officer, Safety Professional, or related credentials.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily leadership, supervision, and direction to Emergency Response Team members.
- Ensure readiness of emergency response equipment, vehicles, medical supplies, rescue equipment, and communication systems.
- Support responses to medical incidents, fires, hazardous material releases, confined space and elevated rescues, severe weather, and site emergencies.
- Conduct daily shift rounds and assess emergency response readiness, equipment status, and response capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvement in emergency preparedness, response effectiveness, and incident prevention.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, FM Global, and internal GlobalFoundries requirements.
- Coordinate emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and site-wide preparedness activities.
- Develop and maintain training plans, qualification programs, and competency assessments for emergency response personnel.
- Collaborate with site leadership, facilities, engineering, security, manufacturing, and EHS to reduce operational risk.
- Review incident reports, response metrics, near misses, and lessons learned to identify corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage staffing coverage, scheduling, accountability, and performance management.
- Lead investigations related to emergency response events and recommend improvements.
- Support business continuity and crisis management activities as required.
- Promote safety, professionalism, teamwork, and customer service across the organization.
- Perform work safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs and initiatives.
- Participate in site emergency management planning and incident command functions.
- Maintain applicable certifications and ensure team members' certifications remain current.
- Support procurement, inspection, maintenance, and budgeting activities for emergency response equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
