Facilities & EHS Manager

Rennscot MFG•Woburn, MA

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rennscot MFG is seeking a hands-on Facilities & EHS Manager to help maintain a safe, compliant, reliable, and high-performing manufacturing environment. The role has broad responsibility for environmental, health and safety (EHS), facilities operations, maintenance and reliability, emergency preparedness, and site improvement projects. The manager works with site leadership, manufacturing, engineering, quality, contractors, and frontline teams to identify risks and resolve operational needs, balancing program development and long-term planning with direct involvement on the manufacturing floor. The manager leads and improves site EHS programs, maintains compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirements, and oversees facility infrastructure, utilities, building systems, security, grounds, and supporting services. The position also manages preventive maintenance, contractors, facility projects, emergency preparedness, training, and site readiness, while communicating risks and priorities to leadership and promoting shared accountability. The position is on-site in Woburn, Massachusetts. Applicants must be within a 100-mile radius; relocation assistance is not provided. ITAR requirements apply: candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive experience across EHS, facilities, plant operations, maintenance, or related functions in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience overseeing facility infrastructure, building systems, preventive maintenance, contractors or service providers, and facility improvement projects.
Experience developing and maintaining EHS programs and applying OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulatory requirements to site operations.
Experience working in a complex, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Ability to partner effectively with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other functions.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn facility, maintenance, and other business systems.
Strong knowledge of EHS principles, facility operations, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Ability to translate regulatory and operational requirements into practical, sustainable programs.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes and driving effective corrective actions.
Experience planning and coordinating maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, vendors, projects, and programs while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through.
Strong cross-functional leadership and ability to influence decisions and drive accountability without relying on direct authority.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with frontline employees, leadership, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Strong judgment and a proactive approach to identifying safety, compliance, facility reliability, and operational risks.
Continuous improvement mindset and desire to make the workplace safer, more reliable, and more effective.
Ability to regularly move throughout an active manufacturing facility using designated walkways and access routes.
Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods while completing computer-based work, documentation, and reporting.
Ability to occasionally lift, move, or adjust objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely use appropriate tools and equipment during facility inspections, troubleshooting, and Emergency Response Team activities.
Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with computer and documentation work and to read documents, equipment information, signage, and computer screens with appropriate visual acuity.
Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment and comply with required PPE and site safety practices.
Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or similar professional certification.
HAZWOPER and/or HAZMAT certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve site EHS programs to maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local requirements.
Conduct inspections and risk assessments, identify hazards, and drive corrective actions.
Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement actions to prevent recurrence.
Maintain required EHS records, permits, reporting, and regulatory documentation.
Build safety culture through training, communication, and partnership with employees and leaders.
Oversee facility infrastructure, utilities, building systems, security, grounds, and services supporting site operations.
Manage preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and corrective actions to improve reliability and minimize downtime.
Manage contractors, service providers, service agreements, and related purchasing.
Maintain facility inspections, permits, certifications, and maintenance records.
Plan and lead facility repairs, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Operations to prioritize facility and infrastructure needs.
Support operating budgets, capital planning, space planning, and site expansion.
Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, workplace conditions, energy efficiency, and site readiness.
Lead the Emergency Response Team and maintain emergency preparedness and fire prevention programs.
Coordinate EHS training, emergency drills, and ongoing readiness activities.
Serve as the primary site resource for EHS and facilities, providing practical guidance and driving issues through resolution.
Communicate risks, priorities, and performance to leadership while building shared accountability for a safe, compliant, and reliable workplace.
Support other projects and assignments as needed.