EHS Manager (GMP experience required)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced EHS Manager to lead and oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across our pharmaceutical operations in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia . This role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, minimizing risk, and driving a strong safety culture across both sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all EHS programs for the Chantilly and Manassas manufacturing sites
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, EPA, GMP , and applicable state and local regulations
• Lead site risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Oversee chemical safety, hazardous material handling, waste management, and emergency response programs
• Plan and deliver safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics; recommend improvement initiatives
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and external agencies
• Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to integrate safety into daily activities and project.
• Support GMP environments by ensuring safe manufacturing practices without compromising product quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of EHS or safety management experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, GMP, EPA , and industrial safety regulations.
• Experience managing multi-site operations preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, NEBOSH , or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between Chantilly and Manassas sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead safety programs across multiple pharmaceutical sites.
• Collaborative, quality-driven work environment.
• Career growth and long-term stability.