Manager I, Environmental Health & Safety / Facilities
About The Position
Excelitas Technologies is seeking an Environmental, Health, Safety and Facilities Manager for its Billerica, Massachusetts site. The role owns environmental, health and safety programs and facilities operations across photonics/MEMS laser manufacturing and high-voltage power supply product lines. It is responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-maintained workplace and for protecting employees, the facility, and business continuity. The manager leads EHS and facilities staff and/or contracted service providers, and partners with the Site/Plant Manager and cross-functional leaders in Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, HR, and Quality. The role oversees safety programs, environmental compliance, facilities operations and maintenance, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and physical security.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressive EHS and/or facilities management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 3 years in a people-management or team-lead capacity.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Massachusetts environmental and safety regulations.
- Experience with hazardous materials and waste management and environmental permitting.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
- Demonstrated experience developing emergency response and business continuity plans.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, and communicate effectively with site leadership and regulatory agencies.
- Must be a US Person; sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification.
- Experience with high-voltage electrical safety and/or laser safety programs.
- Experience in electronics, photonics, or precision manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the site EHS and facilities team and/or contracted service providers, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and development.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve site safety programs covering high-voltage electrical safety, laser safety, machine guarding, hazardous materials handling, PPE, and lockout/tagout; lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Massachusetts environmental and workplace safety regulations, including hazardous waste management, air and water permitting, chemical storage, and required reporting.
- Own facilities operations, including building systems, HVAC, electrical systems, cleanroom environments where applicable, preventive maintenance, space planning, and vendor and contractor management.
- Lead facility-related capital projects in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering.
- Develop and maintain emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans; lead emergency drills and coordinate with local fire and emergency services.
- Own site physical security programs, including access control, badging, and visitor and contractor management, in coordination with corporate security requirements.
- Maintain and support site EHS certifications and management systems, such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 where applicable; support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Partner with the Site/Plant Manager on safety performance, regulatory risk, and facility readiness.
- Deliver safety training and promote a strong site safety culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
