Global Senior EHS Manager - Marlborough, MA

Job Summary

The Global Senior EHS Manager is responsible for leading and advancing IPG's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across global operations, with a specialized focus on laser safety, cleanroom protocols, and high-tech manufacturing environments. This strategic leadership role ensures compliance with U.S. and international regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and implements industry-leading practices for cleanroom environments and Class 3B/4 laser systems.

• Design, implement, and standardize global EHS programs focused on laser safety (ANSI Z136 standards), chemical handling, and cleanroom operations (ISO 14644)
• Serve as the company's Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or oversee site LSOs, ensuring compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and IEC laser safety standards
• Drive global EHS compliance and performance improvement across all manufacturing, R&D, and cleanroom operations
• Lead internal audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and incident investigations with a focus on high-risk areas including lasers, compressed gases, and hazardous materials
• Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to ensure process changes consider safety, ergonomic, and cleanroom impacts
• Implement and manage cleanroom contamination control programs including gowning protocols, particulate monitoring, and procedural adherence
• Train employees and management teams on EHS and laser safety best practices across all levels of the organization
• Monitor and report on EHS performance indicators and regulatory compliance status to executive leadership
• Guide global EHS team members and site-level EHS professionals, fostering alignment and capability building
• Ensure environmental compliance including air permits, waste handling, and hazardous material reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate sustainability goals and cleanroom energy efficiency initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of EHS experience in high-tech or advanced manufacturing environments with direct cleanroom and laser safety oversight
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Laser safety regulations (ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, IEC 60825)
  • Cleanroom classification and control (ISO 14644)
  • U.S. EPA, OSHA, and international EHS standards and regulations
• Experience implementing EHS systems and programs globally across multiple sites and countries
• Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CLSO)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%

• Current or prior Laser Safety Officer (LSO) designation
• Experience supporting semiconductor, photonics, or optical manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with LEED or ISO 14001/45001 systems
• Demonstrated success building a proactive safety culture across diverse geographies

377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752, United States

50 Old Webster Road, Oxford, Massachusetts 01540, United States

Exempt

MA: $136,946 - $188,986

The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable
• Equity awards as applicable

• Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service
• Paid sick time
• 12 paid holidays each calendar year

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Bright Horizons Backup Care
• Bright Horizons College Coach

* Must work at minimum, 20 hours/week.

This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting.

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