Job Summary
The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager plays a critical role in supporting Forj Medical’s growth, operational excellence, and commitment to employee well-being. Serving as a key partner to the Operations, Quality, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership teams, the EHS manager provides hands-on leadership across manufacturing and office environments, drives a strong safety culture, and reduces risk and incidents. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a scalable EHS framework that protects employees, visitors, and the business while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
EHS Strategy & Program Leadership
Develop, implement, and continuously improve enterprise-wide EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
Establish and drive a proactive safety culture where safety is embedded into daily operations.
Lead the company’s safety strategy with a focus on hazard prevention, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the subject matter expert for all EHS-related matters across domestic sites.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state and local environmental and safety regulations.
Lead regulatory inspections and audits and serve as the primary point of contact in interactions with the company’s insurance provider and external agencies.
Exercise oversight over hazardous waste, chemical inventory, and SDS management
Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks; lead corrective and preventive action plans.
Conduct regular workplace health and safety assessments, audits, and risk evaluations.
Incident Prevention & Response
Own EHS intake, tracking, and documentation systems; consolidate legacy communication channels into a single EHS access point.
Lead incident and near-miss reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
Monitor and analyze safety metrics (e.g., total recordable incident rate (TRIR), near misses, workers’ compensation trends) and report results to leadership.
Drive continuous reduction in recordable injuries and safety-related costs.
Emergency Preparedness & Safety Programs
In partnership with Facilities, own, develop, and maintain emergency action plans, including fire, severe weather, medical, chemical, and active threat response; lead the company’s emergency response team by planning and conducting emergency drills and training exercises.
Oversee fire prevention, life safety systems, and contractor safety programs.
Training & Culture
Design, facilitate, and standardize EHS committees, supporting effectiveness through clear role definition and driving participation through structured agendas, education, and feedback loops.
Develop and deliver EHS training for all employees, including managers and individual contributors, and contractors.
Educate employees in office and manufacturing areas on health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Train leaders on safety accountability, hazard awareness, regulatory responsibilities, and safe work practices.
In partnership with other teams, promote employee engagement in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Reporting
Partner closely with Operations, Quality, HR, Facilities, and Engineering to ensure consistent and coordinated EHS efforts.
Prepare and present EHS updates, trends, and risk assessments to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and, as needed, the Board.
Support EHS due diligence, risk assessments, and integration activities related to acquisitions, site changes, and/or operational changes.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field or experience providing equivalent knowledge and skills
5+ years of progressively responsible, hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing, medical device, or regulated industrial environments
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and incident investigation
Experience assessing ergonomic risk and implementing practical ergonomic improvements in manufacturing and office environments.
Proven ability to lead change, influence leaders, and drive measurable safety improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present recommendations for improvement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to exercise leadership through influence
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
Preferred
CSP, CIH, or similar professional certification
Demonstrated history developing robust EHS programs
Experience supporting multi-site operations
Experience in a medical device or life sciences environment
Prior experience presenting EHS data to executive leadership
Location
This role is based on-site, serving our Arden Hills, Vadnais Heights, and St. Paul locations in Minnesota.
