• Safety & Training Manager

    ABM Industries (Portsmouth, NH)


    Overview

    Job Title:

    Safety & Training Manager – Life Sciences

    Location:

    Portsmouth, NH - Onsite

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive EHS programs aligned with **OSHA, EPA, FDA, ISO, and local regulatory** requirements.

    + Act as site **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** on EHS protocols, risk assessments, and compliance, including incident investigation, hazard analysis, and audit readiness.

    + Lead cross-functional EHS initiatives, including chemical hygiene, industrial hygiene, emergency response, biological and chemical waste management, and ergonomics.

    + Partner with Operations, QA, HR, and Facilities to ensure all employees are properly trained on **GMP, EHS policies, SOPs** , and site-specific procedures.

    + Own the **EHS training program** , including content creation, LMS integration, scheduling, and compliance tracking.

    + Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, near-miss reporting, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans.

    + Serve as primary liaison for internal and external EHS audits and inspections.

    + Maintain and report on EHS KPIs and compliance metrics to senior leadership.

    + Coordinate safety committees, toolbox talks, and other engagement programs to foster a **strong safety culture** .

    + Manage contractors’ safety onboarding and field compliance for construction and maintenance activities.

    + Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging industry best practices; implement updates proactively.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life Sciences, or related field.

    + Minimum **5-7 years of EHS leadership** experience in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.

    + Strong working knowledge of **OSHA, EPA, FDA, ISO 45001, and 14001** , as well as local and state environmental health regulations.

    + Experience developing and managing site-wide **training and learning management systems (LMS)** .

    + Demonstrated success managing audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs.

    + Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

    + Proficiency in EHS software systems, training platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

    Preferred Certifications:

    + **Certified Safety Professional (CSP)** or **Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)**

    + **OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry)**

    + **Train-the-Trainer** or Instructional Design Certification

    + **Lean/Six Sigma Certification**

    REQNUMBER: 119886

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