EHS Supervisor

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our EHS team to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety environmental compliance and physical security at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As an EHS Supervisoryou will provide leadership and technical expertise in Environmental Health Safety and Security (EHSS) programs ensuring compliance strengthening the sites safety culture and protecting employees the environment and company assets. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams implement effective solutions and contribute directly to our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

What You Will Do

Environmental Health & Safety Leadership

• Supervise EHSS personnel assigning work providing coaching and ensuring performance and training compliance.
• Provide EHSS support for Operations Quality Engineering and Supply Chain departments.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and corrective action development.
• Support regulatory client and corporate audits.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits and drive continuous improvement of EHSS programs.

Environmental Compliance

• Lead Environmental programs and personnel.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs.
• Oversee wastewater discharge raw and potable water operations to ensure compliance with permit conditions sampling requirements and regulatory deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain environmental permits reports and inspection responses.
• Act as the primary point of contact for environmental regulatory agency inspections including federal state and local authorities.

Safety Program Development

• Conduct safety assessments and equipment reviews.
• Coordinate Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PHRSRs).
• Develop safety programs such as LOTO machine guarding PPE electrical safety and risk management.

Occupational Health and Safety Support

• Assist with OH exposure and risk assessments.
• Recommend engineering controls and containment strategies.
• Participate in containment evaluation teams.

Training & Implementation

• Develop and deliver EHS training.
• Create audit programs and performance metrics.
• Support new project risk assessments.

Security Responsibilities

• Develop and review the site Security Program.
• Ensure compliance with physical security policies and laws.
• Serve on Workplace Anti-Violence and Weapons Policy response teams.
• Lead contracted security personnel; ensure training compliance.
• Manage security budgets.

Security Systems Management

• Manage of Security Service Contract
• Ensure operation and optimization of all security systems.
• Lead security upgrade capital projects.
• Manage budgets for urgent repairs.

DEA Security Compliance

• Represent the site during DEA compliance visits.
• Collaborate with Quality on security procedures.
• Conduct DEA audits.

Emergency & Site Support

• Serve as liaison during emergency events (hurricanes earthquakes).
• Support dispensary and emergency coordination activities.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 5 years of experience in EHS preferably in pharmaceutical biotechnology or manufacturing environment
Preferred Fields of Study: Safety Environmental Science Engineering or related field
Professional certifications such as CIH PE CHMM or equivalent preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of EHS regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies (EPA OSHA DOT)
Strong expertise in chemical biological and hazardous materials management
Experience leading EHS staff and programs
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Experience developing and implementing EHS policies and procedures
Experience conducting risk assessments HAZOPS and job hazard analyses
Proficiency in accident investigation and root cause analysis
Strong knowledge of waste management regulations and RCRA requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working across all organizational levels
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Fluent in English; additional language skills a plus
Experience with EHS management systems
Ability to respond to emergency situations and participate in site emergency response programs

How You Will Get Here

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering Environmental Science Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene or related field.

Experience

Minimum 5 years in an EHS role.
Experience in chemical manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
Knowledge of EHS regulations and WWTP operations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong communication and training skills.
High professionalism and integrity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Strong English communication abilities.

Thermo Fisher Core Competencies

• Put the Customer First Act with a customer-focused mindset.
• Own Your Results Demonstrate accountability and sound judgment.
• Find a Better Way Every Day Leverage Practical Process Improvement (PPI).

Standards & Expectations

• Comply with all EHS policies and GMP requirements.
• Maintain clean organized audit-ready work areas.
• Support KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate risks proactively and embrace change.
• Engage in continuous training and development.

Physical Requirements

• Light physical effort; periods of standing walking or sitting.
• Occasional operation of equipment such as WWTP and potable water systems.
• Exposure to dust fumes odors noise or temperature changes.
• Use of PPE such as safety glasses gloves safety shoes and respirators.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the core responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Management may assign additional duties as needed. This description does not constitute an employment contract. Thermo Fisher Scientific complies with all applicable employment laws.