Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Stafford Springs, CT

5d • $103,100 - $137,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead and shape Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and sustainability initiatives, driving a proactive safety culture across operations. Working closely with leadership teams, you'll develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs that protect people, environment, and communities while supporting business growth. Manage regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement efforts as we fulfill our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, laboratory, or pharmaceutical environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of EHS regulations, standards and best practices (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Proven ability to develop and implement EHS management systems and programs
• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis
• Strong project management and budget oversight capabilities
• Excellence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrated success in facilitating organizational change and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with EHS software platforms and data analysis tools
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective partnerships at all organizational levels
• Experience with ISO 14001 environmental management systems
• Emergency response and business continuity planning expertise

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Professional certifications desired (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, HVK)
• NEBOSH diploma or equivalent safety qualifications for international roles

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and sustainability initiatives
• Drive a proactive safety culture across operations
• Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs
• Manage regulatory compliance
• Manage incident prevention
• Manage continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• Accident and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager