EHS Manager - Memphis, TN (Distribution)

Medtronic; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety programs at the Memphis Airways Distribution Center, a large 24/7 operation delivering life‑saving products globally. You will partner with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership to create a safe, compliant, and high‑performing workplace.

You will advance a culture where safety is integral to daily operations, drive strategic initiatives, and mitigate risk in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.
• Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
• Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
• Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
• Represents Company in government and industry rule‑making activities.
• Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
• Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
• May provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

OSHA programs

Incident investigations

Hazard assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Advanced degree + 3 years experience

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The EHS Manager provides leadership and oversight for environmental, health, and safety programs at Medtronic's Memphis Airways Distribution Center, a large-scale, 24/7 distribution operation that plays a critical role in delivering life‑saving products to patients around the world. This role serves as the primary EHS leader for the Airways campus while also supporting additional Memphis‑area locations, partnering closely with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership to ensure a safe, compliant, and high‑performing work environment.

The EHS Manager will build upon the strong foundation already established across the site, helping to further strengthen a culture where safety is embedded in daily operations and decision‑making. This individual will lead strategic EHS initiatives, drive continuous improvement efforts, and partner with leaders and employees to proactively identify and mitigate risk in a dynamic distribution environment. Success in this role requires balancing regulatory expertise with strong leadership, influence, and collaboration to advance employee safety, operational excellence, and Medtronic's Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In‑person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.
• Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
• Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
• Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
• Represents Company in government and industry rule‑making activities.
• Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
• Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
• May provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of EHS experience supporting distribution, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Experience supporting large‑scale operations with 500+ employees and/or multi‑shift operations.
• Experience leading OSHA compliance programs, regulatory inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action processes.
• Experience implementing or supporting hazard observation, behavior‑based safety, or safety culture improvement efforts.
• Experience supporting powered industrial truck, forklift, or material handling equipment safety programs.
• Experience supporting multi‑site operations or geographically dispersed facilities.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs including air emissions, hazardous waste, stormwater, or related regulatory requirements.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R.

• 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise‑wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$116,000.00 - $174,000.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long‑term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short‑term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.