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Facilities and EH&S Manager

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Job Title: Facilities and Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager Reports To: Plant Director, dotted line to Director of US Facilities & EHS Location: Onsite, Marquette,

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The Facilities and Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the facility's maintenance, environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership for preventive and predictive maintenance activities, capital projects, facility improvements, and EHS initiatives across the manufacturing site.

The Facilities and EH&S Manager develops and implements programs that promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in maximizing operational uptime, maintaining a safe work environment, and supporting the production of high-quality medical devices that improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

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  • Lead, develop, and manage the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
  • Establish and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Develop maintenance strategies, schedules, and priorities in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Oversee corrective maintenance activities, root cause investigations, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
  • Manage facility infrastructure, utilities, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, cleanroom support equipment, and other critical plant systems.
  • Lead equipment installations, upgrades, facility expansions, and capital improvement projects.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets, including maintenance labor, outside contractors, spare parts, and capital expenditures.
  • Oversee spare parts inventory management and maintenance documentation systems.
  • Monitor and report maintenance performance metrics, including equipment uptime, downtime, PM completion rates, and maintenance costs.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reliability programs, and 6S activities throughout the facility.
  • Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP, FDA, ISO, and internal quality requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and employee safety.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
  • Lead site safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and leadership visibility.
  • Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomic evaluations, and safety audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Oversee incident, injury, near-miss, and environmental event investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
  • Coordinate and lead emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response plans, and business continuity initiatives.
  • Develop and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire orientation, annual training, and specialized safety instruction.
  • Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions related to EHS matters.
  • Lead the Employee Safety Committee and partner with site leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
  • Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics, including incident rates, DART rates, corrective actions, and training compliance.
  • Lead and mentor maintenance and EHS personnel, establishing performance expectations and development plans.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Supply Chain teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Support strategic planning initiatives related to facility growth, operational excellence, and workforce safety.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and environmental performance.
  • Promote and model company values, quality standards, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities and may not necessarily comprise all essential functions of the position.

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, environmental health and safety, or manufacturing operations.
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance and safety programs.
  • Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Nice to Have

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  • Experience within a medical device, regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or similar industry.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), OSHA certifications, or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
  • Experience managing capital projects and facility improvements.
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, and GMP requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability principles, and preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
  • Knowledge of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical, plumbing, and manufacturing support equipment.
  • Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance management software preferred.
  • Ability to analyze data, develop reports, and track departmental KPIs.
  • Understanding of FDA, ISO, GMP, and medical device manufacturing requirements preferred.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Effective project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to drive accountability and achieve results.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective presentation and training capabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Adaptability and willingness to embrace change and new challenges.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Role model for company values, mission, and vision.
  • Demonstrates a strong safety-first and quality-focused mindset.


EXALTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect every employee as an individual, and we hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and potential - without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Marquette, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
August 14, 2026
First seen
August 15, 2026
Last seen
August 15, 2026

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