Sr Manager II, EHS Strategic Projects

Coherent•Easton, PA

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About The Position

The Sr Manager II, EHS Strategic Projects leads strategic environmental, health, and safety work across Coherent, with particular priority given to high-hazard facilities. The role integrates EHS principles into design, research and development, process development, production, and construction, and directs hazard studies, risk assessments, crisis preparedness, employee health initiatives, and technical EHS projects. It also provides technical guidance to sites and cross-functional teams, supports regulatory compliance, manages consultants, and indirectly manages EHS employees working on Technical Office projects. The position combines office work with time in an industrial manufacturing environment, both indoors and occasionally outdoors. Typical hours are daylight, Monday through Friday, with meetings and other activities outside normal hours several times a month. The role requires average travel of 20%, with a maximum of 50%, and availability for emergency call-ins. Although primarily an office role, it can involve occasional physically demanding work, including standing for up to eight hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing, pulling, and handling 55-gallon chemical drums. Required protective equipment may include respirators, eye and face protection, and chemical-resistant clothing and gloves. The position requires adherence to Coherent’s site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards, attendance at scheduled training, and support for applicable quality and environmental management system standards, which may include ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 depending on location. The role is expected to uphold Coherent’s ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a technical field such as engineering or sciences, environmental sciences, or safety.
At least 10 years of combined progressive responsibility for health, safety, and environmental programs in a multi-site high-tech manufacturing environment.
Experience designing and implementing EHS management systems at programmatic, facility-wide, and multi-site levels.
Prior technical EHS experience, including Process Safety Management, Risk Management Program, root cause analysis, ergonomic studies, and hazard analysis techniques.
Emergency response training and implementation experience.
Auditing experience across a variety of worksites.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Strong analytical ability to interpret complex data and turn findings into actionable recommendations.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work in office and industrial manufacturing environments, indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Availability for meetings and other activities outside normal work hours several times a month, emergency call-ins, and required domestic and international travel.
Ability to occasionally stand for extended periods, up to eight hours per day; lift up to 50 pounds; and push, pull, and handle 55-gallon chemical drums.
Ability to wear required PPE, which may include full-face or half-mask respirators, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, and chemical-resistant gloves and jackets.
Adherence to company values and applicable site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards.

Nice To Haves

A degree with a chemistry background, such as chemical engineering, chemistry, or material science, is preferred.
An advanced degree in sciences, safety, or law is a plus.
Demonstrated experience leading HAZOP studies, FMEA sessions, and root cause analyses within the EHS domain; the posting does not specify a number of years for this experience.
Working knowledge of Coherent manufacturing and R&D processes, with the ability to learn process specifics.
Working knowledge of tools used by EHS professionals and ability to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

Integrate EHS principles into design, R&D, process development, and production, prioritizing employee safety and high-hazard facilities.
Review production process designs to identify hazards and recommend mitigation measures, engaging production teams in continual improvement.
Implement safe design principles to minimize EHS risks during production.
Direct risk assessments for new processes and substantial changes to existing processes, including PHA, JSA, and other EHS reviews, particularly for change management.
Lead HAZOP studies and FMEA sessions, and schedule PHA, FMEA, HAZOP, and related studies on a three-year basis.
Partner with sites and subject matter experts on change management, ensuring sites engage EHS DMTS.
Support work related to OSHA Process Safety Management, EPA Risk Management Plan, and Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards requirements.
Review global EHS KPI trends and investigate cause and effect.
Establish minimum requirements and standards for emergency response teams, including training, supplies, frameworks, and recovery; prioritize high-hazard sites.
Facilitate information sharing among site emergency response teams and act as the conduit between those teams and the corporate crisis response team.
Develop and maintain crisis management plans, lead drills, and establish and implement emergency communication protocols for employees, stakeholders, and authorities.
Monitor workplace conditions for health hazards, including chemical exposures and ergonomic issues, and provide medical surveillance programs as required by regulations and task risks.
Manage corporate resources and projects that advance employee health initiatives throughout Coherent.
Develop Coherent construction safety expectations, ensure construction companies meet or exceed Coherent standards, review construction designs for EHS aspects, and implement emergency response plans for construction incidents.
Manage Technical Office consultants and indirectly manage EHS employees supporting Technical Office projects.
Provide technical support to site EHS teams as needed, especially at high-hazard sites, and guide cross-functional teams on best practices and regulatory standards.
Lead Technical Office EHS projects and support their completion according to established schedules.
Participate in or lead root cause analyses of incidents, injuries, accidents, and near misses, and develop preventive measures.
Guide sites on compliance with applicable EHS regulations and mentor and train EHS personnel on technical topics.
Review environmental technical standards, guidelines, and regulations; work with relevant personnel to implement changes and assess their application across Coherent sites.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate scientific studies, experiments, and evaluations to improve EHS processes and safety standards.
Oversee the EHS Corporate Standards and Best Practice Database and participate in coordination of BAGA assessments.
Perform other related duties as assigned or necessary.
Attend scheduled training, follow site and corporate EHS standards, and support risk assessments, training, work instructions, PPE availability, and compliance monitoring.
Depending on location and applicable responsibilities, execute and maintain relevant quality and environmental management system standards.