EHS Manager (GMP experience required)

We are seeking a highly experienced EHS Manager to lead and oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across our pharmaceutical operations in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia. This role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, minimizing risk, and driving a strong safety culture across both sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all EHS programs for the Chantilly and Manassas manufacturing sites
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, EPA, GMP, and applicable state and local regulations
• Lead site risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Oversee chemical safety, hazardous material handling, waste management, and emergency response programs
• Plan and deliver safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics; recommend improvement initiatives
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and external agencies
• Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to integrate safety into daily activities and project.
• Support GMP environments by ensuring safe manufacturing practices without compromising product quality 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of EHS or safety management experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, GMP, EPA, and industrial safety regulations.
• Experience managing multi-site operations preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, NEBOSH, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between Chantilly and Manassas sites.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead safety programs across multiple pharmaceutical sites.
• Collaborative, quality-driven work environment.
• Career growth and long-term stability.