East Regional EHS Senior Manager

Sotera Health; Oakbrook (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Sotera Health is seeking a Regional Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) to lead EHSS programs across multiple radiation sterilization sites in the Eastern United States. You will work with site leaders to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC and local authorities while advancing continuous improvement in EHSS performance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced EHSS generalist with multi-site leadership, strong safety, radiation and electrical safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health & safety, engineering or other science-based field.
• 7–10 years of multi-site EHSS leadership experience in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Broad EHSS generalist background incl. environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, safety management, and security programs.
• Radiation safety experience (gamma or electron beam) preferred.
• Strong electrical safety background incl. NFPA 70E program management.
• Proficient in EHS management software (VelocityEHS, Gensuite, or similar).
• Demonstrated capability in RCA, incident case management, and compliance systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and coaching to site operations on EHSS program implementation.
• Serve as the EHSS subject matter expert for electrical safety within the Americas Radiation organization.
• Guide site teams in EHSS standard work, risk assessments, contractor oversight, and incident investigations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to sustain EHSS compliance and support corporate initiatives.
• Conduct routine site visits to evaluate program effectiveness and progress toward EHSS goals.

Skills

EHSS leadership

Electrical safety

Radiation safety

Root cause analysis

Incident management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership presence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS/Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

CSP/CIH/CHMM certifications

Tools

VelocityEHS

Gensuite

Enhesa

Job description

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®.

Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year.

Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

The Regional Senior Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS), provides technical and operational leadership across multiple radiation sterilization sites in the Eastern United States. This role works with site leaders to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and company policies while advancing continuous improvement in EHS performance, culture, and risk reduction.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned EHSS generalist with strong multi-site leadership experience, a background in radiation and electrical safety, and the ability to thrive in a complex, matrixed organizational environment.

Reporting Structure:

• EHSS Director, Americas Radiation

Major Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership
• Provide oversight, coaching, and direction to Operations leadership on EHSS program implementation across multiple radiation sterilization sites.
• Serve as the EHSS subject matter expert for electrical safety within the Americas Radiation organization.
• Guide site teams in executing EHSS standard work, including compliance calendar management, risk assessments, contractor oversight, and incident investigations.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to sustain EHSS compliance and support corporate initiatives.
• Conduct routine site visits to evaluate program effectiveness, verify compliance, and support progress toward EHSS goals.
• Operate effectively within a matrixed structure, partnering with EHSS leaders, site general managers, and functional support teams.
• Represent the region in corporate committees, steering teams, and strategic EHSS projects.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, coaching, and frontline empowerment.
• Mentor site-level personnel and safety committees to build organizational capability.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Evaluate and address actions to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC/state radiation control agencies, local fire authorities, and site permits and licenses.
• Support and manage EHSS compliance programs, including site assessments, inspections, and corrective action management.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and regulatory reports.
• Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis
  • Lead or support root cause investigations (RCAs) for significant events, incorporating human and organizational performance principles to drive systemic corrective and preventive actions across managed sites.
  • Oversee incident case management, ensure prompt reporting, documentation, and closure.
• Systems Management
  • Champion the use and optimization of EHSS software platforms (e.g., VelocityEHS, ISN, Enhesa).
  • Monitor and manage EHSS data, performance metrics, dashboards, and leading indicators to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and proactively mitigate risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or other science-based field.
• 7–10 years of EHSS multi-site EHSS leadership experience in manufacturing, radiation sterilization, medical device, or other regulated industrial environments.
• Broad EHSS generalist background, including environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, safety management, and security programs. Radiation safety experience (gamma or electron beam) preferred.
• Strong electrical safety background, including NFPA 70E program management.
• Proficient in EHS management system software (VelocityEHS, Gensuite, or similar).
• Demonstrated capability in root cause analysis (RCA), incident case management, and compliance management systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in EHS, Engineering, Public Health, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as: CSP, CIH, CHMM, Radiation Safety Officer, Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional

Travel Requirement

• Approximately 30% travel to US sites not co-located to employee’s location.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: 105,500 to 182,000 per year; depending on experience.

Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.