EHS & Business Continuity Leader, NA Operations

Karl Storz Endoscopy; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ is seeking a strategic Senior Manager to lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Business Continuity for North America Operations. You will drive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and resilience across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites.

Responsibilities include developing EHS programs, leading incident investigations, and coordinating crisis preparedness in alignment with global standards. Domestic travel to NA sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading enterprise‑level EHS systems and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American EHS strategy across multiple sites and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and improve EHS management systems and safety culture programs.
• Oversee Business Continuity planning, disaster recovery, and risk assessment across NA operations.
• Coordinate with site leadership and cross‑functional teams to integrate EHS into daily decision‑making.
• Lead internal and external audits and regulatory inspections; act as company representative.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety/OHS or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

EHS management systems

Job description

KARL STORZ is seeking a strategic Senior Manager to lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Business Continuity for North America Operations. You will drive safety culture, regulatory compliance, and resilience across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites.

Responsibilities include developing EHS programs, leading incident investigations, and coordinating crisis preparedness in alignment with global standards. Domestic travel to NA sites is required.