Senior EHS & Business Continuity Leader, NA Ops

KARL STORZ North America; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Business Continuity for North American Operations. You will oversee sites in Auburn, Charlton, Franklin, Stafford, Goleta, and Mississauga, driving safety culture, regulatory compliance, and resilience across manufacturing and distribution.

You will shape EHS systems, conduct audits, and coordinate incident investigations while aligning with global standards and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing people, programs, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Canadian regulatory requirements, environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, and chemical safety programs.
• Experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, remediation efforts, and compliance programs.
• Proven success developing and implementing enterprise-level EHS systems, processes, and performance metrics.
• Experience with Business Continuity Planning, risk assessment methodologies, and crisis management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North American EHS strategy, governance, and execution across multiple operations sites.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS management systems, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a strong safety culture through behavioral-based safety programs, leadership engagement, and employee accountability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, applicable Canadian regulations, ISO 14001, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management requirements, and other relevant standards.
• Oversee chemical safety and hazardous materials programs, including handling, storage, reporting, and documentation processes.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to reduce workplace risk.
• Direct internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews while serving as the primary company representative.
• Establish and monitor EHS performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Support and advance Business Continuity programs across North American Operations in alignment with global frameworks.
• Partner with functional leaders to develop, maintain, and improve business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Audits

Incident Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Business Continuity for North American Operations. You will oversee sites in Auburn, Charlton, Franklin, Stafford, Goleta, and Mississauga, driving safety culture, regulatory compliance, and resilience across manufacturing and distribution.

You will shape EHS systems, conduct audits, and coordinate incident investigations while aligning with global standards and executive leadership.