Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

SSM Health • Madison, WI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Program Manager to serve as the Industrial Hygienist and Safety Program Manager for the Wisconsin Region. This role provides leadership, oversight, and hands-on execution of industrial hygiene and safety programs across multiple healthcare facilities statewide.
The ideal candidate will bring strong industrial hygiene expertise, a solid understanding of OSHA and safety regulations, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with onsite teams.
Provides leadership and coordination through technical assistance and training in the administration, operation, and support of Environmental Safety programs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in industrial hygiene (air sampling, exposure assessments, indoor air quality response, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities across multiple sites
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Wisconsin
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with onsite personnel
• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Public Health or equivalent experience in a related field
• Five years’ experience
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience managing healthcare or multi-site safety programs
• Professional certifications related to industrial hygiene or safety (CIH, CSP, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional Industrial Hygienist for all Wisconsin locations
• Conduct required industrial hygiene testing, including air and surface sampling
• Respond to indoor air quality concerns and environmental health complaints
• Manage and maintain all industrial hygiene programs and documentation
• Provide expert guidance on exposure assessments and mitigation strategies
• Provide leadership and oversight for regional safety programs, including but not limited to:
• Laser Safety
• Respiratory Protection
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety regulations
• Partner with local site leadership and staff to support safe work environments
• Act as a trusted safety resource across facilities
• Provides subject matter expertise to lead collaborative teams to achieve operational excellence in Environmental Health and Safety, Fire and Life Safety, Hazardous Materials and Waste, and Industrial Hygiene.
• Provides leadership for the hospital in regulatory compliance for the following: Joint Commission chapters EOC, EM and LS; the NFPA life safety code, EPA, WDNR, OSHA and other state and local regulations. Represents the hospital to these regulatory agencies.
• Administer the SDS program though MSDS Online, administers SEND WORD NOW and provide leadership for the recall system RASMAS.
• Recommends and creates changes to policies, procedures, and regulatory programming.
• Suggests improvements regarding quantity and depth of staff training and auditing programs as needed to achieve compliance requirements and business goals.
• Ensures completion of the mandatory annual regulatory reporting of the Tier 2, Hazardous waste report and the Medical Waste reports to the DNR and Emergency Management.
• Initiates “stop the line” directives for an imminent threat to the health or safety.
• Provides leadership for the Emergency Preparedness program including assuring the JC/CMS Emergency preparedness requirements are met.
• Acts as the Safety Officer or Liaison Officer in the Incident Command Team and as an active member of the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees