Sr. Manager, Environmental Compliance

Job Function:

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Environmental Health & Safety

Professional

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America;
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance – responsible for strategic and operational leadership of environmental compliance across assigned sites. Ensures compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, permits, and internal standards. Leads environmental compliance programs, partners with manufacturing, quality, engineering and EHS teams to mitigate risks, engage regulators and drive continuous improvement.

As a member of the global EHSS team, the Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure DePuy Synthes operations comply with all environmental laws, regulations, permits and internal standards. This role leads compliance programs and partners closely with multiple stakeholders to mitigate risk, engage regulators and continuously improve.

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance programs across assigned sites, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for environmental regulations, permits, and reporting obligations, including air, water, waste, and chemical management requirements.
• Partner with site leadership, manufacturing, engineering, and EHS teams to identify environmental risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and prepare sites for regulatory inspections and internal audits; manage responses, commitments, and follow‑up actions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with corporate standards.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact; provide proactive guidance and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of environmental professionals; promote compliance culture and continuous improvement.
• Support sustainability and environmental performance initiatives through data analysis, metrics, and performance reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).
• Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

• Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, EHS, or regulatory affairs within a regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and EU environmental regulations and compliance management systems.
• Proven experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance investigations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions.

• Experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing or complex operational environments.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Experience working cross‑functionally in a matrixed, global organization.
• Prior experience in the medical device or life sciences industry.
• Strong change‑management and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk‑management skills.

• Language:
  English (required).
• Travel:
  Limited; up to ~20% travel as needed.
• Certifications:
  
  Professional environmental or EHS certifications (e.g., CHMM, CIH, PE) preferred.

Base pay range: $ – $

Additional benefits include retirement plan (401(k)), vacation (120 hours/year), sick time (40/48/56 hours depending on state), holiday pay (13 days/year), work, personal, and family time, parental leave (480 hours), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, military spouse time‑off, and other benefits. For details:

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