Job Title: Facilities and Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager
Reports To: Plant Director, dotted line to Director of US Facilities & EHS
Location: Onsite, Marquette, MI
POSITION SUMMARY
The Facilities and Employee Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving the facility's maintenance, environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership for preventive and predictive maintenance activities, capital projects, facility improvements, and EHS initiatives across the manufacturing site.
The Facilities and EH&S Manager develops and implements programs that promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in maximizing operational uptime, maintaining a safe work environment, and supporting the production of high-quality medical devices that improve patient outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities Leadership
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Lead, develop, and manage the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
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Establish and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
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Develop maintenance strategies, schedules, and priorities in partnership with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
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Oversee corrective maintenance activities, root cause investigations, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
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Manage facility infrastructure, utilities, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, cleanroom support equipment, and other critical plant systems.
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Lead equipment installations, upgrades, facility expansions, and capital improvement projects.
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Develop and manage departmental budgets, including maintenance labor, outside contractors, spare parts, and capital expenditures.
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Oversee spare parts inventory management and maintenance documentation systems.
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Monitor and report maintenance performance metrics, including equipment uptime, downtime, PM completion rates, and maintenance costs.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reliability programs, and 6S activities throughout the facility.
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Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP, FDA, ISO, and internal quality requirements.
Environmental Health & Safety Leadership
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Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and employee safety.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, local, and other applicable environmental and safety regulations.
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Lead site safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and leadership visibility.
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Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomic evaluations, and safety audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
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Oversee incident, injury, near-miss, and environmental event investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
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Manage regulatory reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
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Coordinate and lead emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response plans, and business continuity initiatives.
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Develop and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire orientation, annual training, and specialized safety instruction.
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Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions related to EHS matters.
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Lead the Employee Safety Committee and partner with site leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
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Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics, including incident rates, DART rates, corrective actions, and training compliance.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
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Lead and mentor maintenance and EHS personnel, establishing performance expectations and development plans.
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Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Supply Chain teams to achieve organizational goals.
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Support strategic planning initiatives related to facility growth, operational excellence, and workforce safety.
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Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and environmental performance.
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Promote and model company values, quality standards, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities and may not necessarily comprise all essential functions of the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
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Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, environmental health and safety, or manufacturing operations.
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Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance and safety programs.
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Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Preferred
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Experience within a medical device, regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or similar industry.
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Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), OSHA certifications, or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
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Experience managing capital projects and facility improvements.
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Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, and GMP requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Technical Competencies
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Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability principles, and preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies.
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Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety standards.
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Knowledge of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, electrical, plumbing, and manufacturing support equipment.
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Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance management software preferred.
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Ability to analyze data, develop reports, and track departmental KPIs.
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Understanding of FDA, ISO, GMP, and medical device manufacturing requirements preferred.
Leadership Competencies
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Strong leadership and team development skills.
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Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization.
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Effective project management and organizational skills.
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Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to drive accountability and achieve results.
Behavioral Competencies
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Exceptional attention to detail.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Effective presentation and training capabilities.
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Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
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Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
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Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
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Adaptability and willingness to embrace change and new challenges.
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High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
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Role model for company values, mission, and vision.
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Demonstrates a strong safety-first and quality-focused mindset.
EXALTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect every employee as an individual, and we hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and potential - without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
