Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Job Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer is responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs within a medical device manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting a culture of safety through proactive measures, employee training, incident investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives, all while prioritizing the quality and safety of medical products.

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will develop corporate safety and health programs as well as coordinate safety training programs to include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

Responsibilities (Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job)



* Regulatory Compliance:



* Stay updated on all applicable OSHA, FDA, and state/local EHS regulations, ensuring the facility adheres to all compliance requirements.


* Conduct regular compliance audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues.


* Manage permits and reporting related to environmental impact.

Safety Program Development and Implementation:


* Works in partnership with site management, associates and outside agencies to implement strategies, policies, and services to increase employee safety & reduce organization risks that are right sized for the organization to deliver impact.


* Manages and executes Inogen’s safety program, policies, and procedures for all locations.


* Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, social, and corporate governance policies and procedures.


* Lead local efforts around company EHS initiatives, such as Contractor Compliance (IPCC), internal EHS self-audit (Key Element Surveys), Environmental Compliance audits, Energy Control Program (ECP / LOTO), etc.


* Provides safety training for all employees to meet OSHA, Hazardous Waste procedures, CPR/First Aid, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), employee safety orientation, ergonomics, heavy equipment operation, and avoidance of communicable disease.


* Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs including safety procedures, incident reporting, hazard analysis, and corrective action plans.


* Lead the development and delivery of safety training programs for all levels of employees, covering topics like PPE usage, machine safety, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response.


* Oversee the implementation of safety protocols for new equipment and processes.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:


* Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential workplace hazards.


* Develop and implement preventative measures to mitigate identified risks.


* Investigate incidents and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Employee Engagement and Safety Culture:


* Influence and foster a positive safety culture through open communic...