Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for environmental health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs across Akron General and affiliated southern region hospitals, including Lodi, Medina, Mercy, and Union. Working closely with a team of EHS Associates, this role oversees construction and renovation safety processes, reviews and evaluates project plans, manages fire and life safety programs, and ensures compliance with hazardous materials regulations and permitting requirements. Responsibilities also include supporting industrial hygiene and indoor air quality initiatives, investigating OSHA-related incidents and compliance concerns, conducting environmental and safety assessments, and partnering with operational leaders to mitigate risk across multiple facilities. The Program Manager plays a key role in continuous regulatory readiness efforts, leading environmental and safety rounds, supporting Joint Commission preparedness, and driving initiatives that promote a safe environment for patients, caregivers, and visitors across the health system. A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm or 8:00am to 5:00pm. Further requirements include response to emergencies as needed and occasional travel to surrounding facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field and six years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and five years of related experience
Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis, primary research and business plan development

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Healthcare experience
HAZWOPER, NFPA, and/or NIOSH certifications
Experience overseeing environmental health and safety procedures
Experience with hazardous materials and fire safety programs
Joint commission survey preparedness and OSHA compliance experience

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, manage and implement operational systems and activities.
Serve as a liaison with all levels of Cleveland Clinic and the outside community.
Manage multiple projects and priorities.
Serve as a coach and mentor for other caregivers.
Review and monitor adherence to Human Resources policies and corporate compliance procedures.
Oversees construction and renovation safety processes.
Reviews and evaluates project plans.
Manages fire and life safety programs.
Ensures compliance with hazardous materials regulations and permitting requirements.
Supports industrial hygiene and indoor air quality initiatives.
Investigates OSHA-related incidents and compliance concerns.
Conducts environmental and safety assessments.
Partners with operational leaders to mitigate risk across multiple facilities.
Plays a key role in continuous regulatory readiness efforts.
Leads environmental and safety rounds.
Supports Joint Commission preparedness.
Drives initiatives that promote a safe environment for patients, caregivers, and visitors across the health system.