EHS Supervisor

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll 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 world’s 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 Supervisor, you will provide leadership and technical expertise in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) programs, ensuring compliance, strengthening the site's 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 Bachelor's 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

Bachelor’s 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.