EHS & Maintenance Manager - Johnson , TN

Overview

EHS & Maintenance Manager - Johnson City, TN. Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety and Maintenance Manager to lead plant efforts in safety, industrial health / hygiene, and environmental protection in compliance with all Company, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.

This role also oversees plant contract security personnel/C‑TPAT requirements and leads a multi-disciplined maintenance team to improve overall equipment effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. This is a full‑time position based in Johnson City, TN.

• Under general guidance from Senior Corporate EHS Leadership, lead local compliance with Company, Federal, State, Local and Regulatory EHS systems, processes, and programs.
• Champion a local culture of safety excellence including leadership commitment, employee engagement, communication, and training.
• Lead root cause analyses for accidents, injuries, and near-misses; drive corrective/preventive actions and recurrence prevention.
• Conduct risk assessments of tasks/conditions, identify hazards, evaluate risks, and determine hazard elimination or risk control methods.
• Develop and coordinate effective training for employees in safety, policies, regulations, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Manage internal safety auditing programs and conduct compliance audits across regulatory requirements.
• Implement plant CTPAT security initiatives and monitor compliance.
• Prepare and timely submit EHS and CTPAT reports, metrics, inspections, and audits.
• Lead a maintenance team responsible for facilities and mechanical machine maintenance; schedule work per maintenance programs and urgent requests.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures for equipment installation, maintenance reporting, training, project management, contractor management, and security systems management.
• Ensure accountability toward Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, People, and Engagement goals.
• Manage hazardous waste streams per regulatory guidelines.
• Develop predictive and preventative maintenance programs and troubleshoot production equipment issues.
• Assess operational requirements and plan to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions.
• Secure quotations for facilities projects, inspect work and materials, and follow procurement procedures.
• Oversee facility pest control and cleaning services to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Lead and manage maintenance activity, OpEx and capital projects, including budgeting and governance for safety and uptime.
• Plan, direct, and oversee facility and grounds upkeep, services, and utilities.
• Assess space requirements and recommend expansion or reconfiguration plans.
• Manage training and development, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• With HR, manage employee relations and investigations on the floor.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, Engineering, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  OSHA 511 training and certification a plus; EPA certification a plus.

• 5–7 years of leadership experience in EHS, engineering, or manufacturing operations in a high-volume, high-mix site (preferred).
• Experience in a regulated industry (FDA, ISO, medical devices) a plus.
• Strong project management and preventive maintenance management experience in a quality system environment (GMP, QS, ISO).
• Lean manufacturing, engineering, distribution/warehouse management, quality/regulatory assurance, and supply chain management experience; leadership of technical teams a plus.
• Manufacturing financial experience with budgeting, forecasting, profit/loss accountability, and Cap Ex justification.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, email, internet) and excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and lead effective teams; strong organizational and analytical skills;…