Senior EHS Manager - Multi-Site Pharma Compliance

Garonit Pharmaceutical; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Garonit Pharmaceutical, New Jersey, seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across its Fairfield and Flanders facilities.

This hands-on role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, HR, and leadership to ensure safe manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive EHS experience in regulated industries such as pharma/chemical/manufacturing.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, state and local regulations.
• Experience managing EcoVadis/Sedex assessments and customer audits.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs (hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, chemical safety).
• Preference for FDA-regulated or cGMP environments and professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM).
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and safety culture leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NJDEP, DOT, and other regulations.
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and interactions with government agencies.
• Lead EcoVadis and Sedex assessments and customer sustainability audits.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies, SOPs, and emergency response plans.
• Conduct risk assessments, JHAs, and safety inspections.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage environmental permits and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee hazardous waste, air emissions, wastewater, and chemical safety programs.
• Deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, contractors, and new hires.
• Lead emergency preparedness activities and business continuity planning.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Engineering on equipment safety and lockout/tagout.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

EHS Management

Audits

Training & Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Tools

MS Office

EHS software

Job description

Garonit Pharmaceutical, New Jersey, seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs across its Fairfield and Flanders facilities.

This hands-on role partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, HR, and leadership to ensure safe manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across multi-site operations.