Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety

Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety

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Kick start your 2026 by joining Frontier Scientific Solutions! We're seeking an experienced Manager of Environmental Health & Safety to lead the development of our environmental health & safety program and practices. As we prepare to move into our new 500,000 square foot, state‑of‑the‑art, cGMP‑validated, climate‑controlled storage facility at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), this individual will be responsible for laying the foundational groundwork to ensure the safe handling, storage and movement of climate‑controlled life science products and materials.

• This is an on‑site position in Wilmington, NC and no relocation assistance is available.
• No outside recruitment firms are being utilized currently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain adherence to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards
• Oversee compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements for hazardous materials
• Keep up to date with changes in environmental, health, and safety laws and standards affecting life sciences logistics
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments for facilities, warehouse operations, and transportation logistics
• Identify potential environmental hazards, workplace safety risks, and chemical/process risks
• Collaborate with operational teams to minimize touchpoints that increase risk in handling biopharmaceuticals
• Implement and maintain environmental programs including waste management, emissions control, and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations and internal sustainability targets
• Manage initiatives to optimize Free Trade Zone operations with minimal environmental impact
• Report on environmental metrics to senior management and regulatory authorities as required

Health & Safety Programs

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs tailored to high‑value, temperature‑sensitive pharmaceutical logistics
• Conduct and oversee safety training for all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Manage emergency response plans, drills, and incident investigations
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all global gateways and facilities
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare reports for executive leadership
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, losses, and costs while improving operational efficiency
• Collaborate with Quality & Compliance teams to integrate EHS requirements into all operational processes
• Support facility design and operational planning from an EHS perspective, ensuring compliance in GMP pharmaceutical warehouses and temperature‑controlled logistics environments

Leadership & Communication

• Lead cross‑functional EHS initiatives with operational, quality, and logistics teams
• Advise management on regulatory requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices
• Serve as primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external EHS consultants
• Foster a proactive safety culture among employees and contractors through engagement and training

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental health and safety management, preferably in pharmaceutical logistics, warehousing, or regulated industries
• Proven track record managing Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs
• Experience in pharmaceutical logistics, GMP warehousing, or temperature‑controlled supply chain environments strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001, and other relevant safety/environmental standards
• Expertise in risk assessment, process safety management (PSM), root cause analysis (RCA), and emergency response planning
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