EHS Manager

About the Role

This role is the Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Manager at Baxter’s manufacturing site. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for EHSS programs, protecting employees, supporting business performance, and advancing Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide EHSS programs and strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Baxter standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of EHSS management systems, including support for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Establish goals, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify and mitigate workplace risks through assessments, inspections, industrial hygiene activities, and proactive problem-solving.
• Lead investigations of incidents, injuries, and environmental events, implementing corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to integrate EHSS principles into processes, projects, equipment, and facility changes.
• Chair site safety and emergency response committees while serving as a trusted advisor to plant leadership.
• Oversee EHSS budgets, regulatory reporting, contractor relationships, employee training, and the development of EHSS team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in EHSS, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, including 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations and their application within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading risk assessments, incident investigations, compliance activities, and corrective action programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and enhance EHSS programs while influencing stakeholders across multiple levels and functions.
• Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or a related EHSS credential.
• Experience leading EHSS initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment, including permitting, environmental reporting, and sustainability programs.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience developing EHSS strategies, managing budgets and external partners, and driving performance through data, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation

Estimated base salary $104,000–$143,000 annually. The position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance beginning on day one.
• Accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a discount.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and educational assistance.
• Paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days, family and medical leave, and paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits, employee discount program, employee assistance program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.