Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) - Sturgis, MI Plant

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Sturgis, MI is seeking a Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) to lead the development and implementation of EHS&S programs across the site, ensuring compliance with FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies while protecting employees and the surrounding community.

You will oversee a team of 11, manage budgets, train staff, coordinate audits, and act as primary liaison with regulatory agencies, driving continuous improvement and safeguarding operations in the Abbott Nutrition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Occupational Health, Safety, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in EHS roles across industries.
• Strong knowledge of applicable EHS regulatory standards and compliance.
• Experience managing plant-wide EHS programs and teams.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies, leadership, and staff.
• Experience managing EHS and security budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage plant-wide Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) programs in alignment with corporate, divisional, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State, and local EHS laws and regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and maintain strong relationships.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to management and staff on EHS&S matters.
• Develop and deliver high-quality EHS&S training programs for employees at all levels.
• Conduct audits of EHS&S programs, identify improvements, and ensure corrective actions.
• Evaluate new equipment, materials, processes, and procedures for EHS&S compliance.
• Oversee and coordinate emergency response activities for the site.
• Manage EHS&S and security budgets and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Supervise and support a team of 11 employees.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits and inspections

Training development

Budget management

Team supervision

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Occupational Health, Safety, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S)

Working at Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Description: Job Title Manager, Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

What You’ll Work On

The Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS&S programs. The position ensures full compliance with corporate policies and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a safe work environment and minimizing risk to employees, property, and the surrounding community.

• Lead and manage plant-wide Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) programs in alignment with corporate, divisional, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Corporate, Federal, State, and local EHS laws and regulations
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and maintain strong, cooperative relationships
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to management and staff on EHS&S matters
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees and safeguard the surrounding community and environment
• Develop and deliver high-quality EHS&S training programs for employees at all levels
• Conduct audits of EHS&S programs, identify improvement areas, and ensure timely corrective actions
• Evaluate new equipment, materials, chemicals, processes, and procedures for EHS&S compliance
• Oversee and coordinate emergency response activities for the site
• Manage EHS&S and security budgets and ensure effective resource allocation
• Supervise and support a team of 11 employees

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (with preference for Environmental, Occupational Health, Safety, or related field)
• 5–7 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) roles
• Strong knowledge of applicable EHS regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Experience managing EHS programs and ensuring plant-wide compliance
• Ability to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and employees at all levels
• Experience managing budgets related to EHS and security functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Michigan Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing safety culture
• Experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, and facility security programs
• Strong background in safety training development and delivery

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering

DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION: United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, and across the spectrum, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.