About this role
<h1>Senior Manager, Environmental Health, Safety (EHS) & Business Continuity – North America Operations</h1> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">About KARL STORZ</span></h2> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Job Summary</span></h2> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">KARL STORZ is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to oversee Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Business Continuity programs across North American Operations. This role provides enterprise-level leadership for multiple manufacturing and operational sites, ensuring the highest standards of employee safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Partnering closely with site leadership teams across Auburn, Charlton, Franklin, Stafford, Goleta, and Mississauga, the Senior Director will champion a proactive safety culture grounded in accountability, leadership engagement, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The role will also support Business Continuity initiatives, driving preparedness, risk mitigation, crisis response capabilities, and recovery planning in alignment with global standards and key stakeholders.</span></p> <hr> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">What You Will Be Doing</span></h2> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership</span></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead the North American EHS strategy, governance, and execution across multiple operations sites.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS management systems, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Foster a strong safety culture through behavioral-based safety programs, leadership engagement, and employee accountability initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, applicable Canadian regulations, ISO 14001, RCRA Hazardous Waste Management requirements, and other relevant standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversee chemical safety and hazardous materials programs, including handling, storage, reporting, and documentation processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to reduce workplace risk.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Direct internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews while serving as the primary company representative.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Establish and monitor EHS performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.</span></li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Business Continuity Leadership</span></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support and advance Business Continuity programs across North American Operations in alignment with global frameworks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Partner with functional leaders to develop, maintain, and improve business continuity and disaster recovery plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead business impact assessments and risk evaluations across manufacturing and operational environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coordinate crisis preparedness activities, emergency response exercises, and recovery planning efforts.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure effective collaboration with global business continuity teams and key operational stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Drive organizational readiness through proactive planning, communication, and resilience initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Cross-Functional Partnership & Culture</span></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Administrative teams, and site leadership to integrate EHS into daily decision-making.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership to site-based EHS resources and operational leaders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Identify training needs and implement EHS and business continuity learning programs across all locations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead safety engagement programs, audits, inspections, and behavioral observation initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support sustainability efforts focused on waste reduction, environmental impact, emissions management, and environmental stewardship.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, reduce incidents, and enhance operational performance.</span></li> </ul> <h2> </h2> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Required Qualifications</span></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">10+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing people, programs, or enterprise-wide initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Canadian regulatory requirements, environmental compliance, hazardous materials management, and chemical safety programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, remediation efforts, and compliance programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proven success developing and implementing enterprise-level EHS systems, processes, and performance metrics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with Business Continuity Planning, risk assessment methodologies, and crisis management frameworks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.</span></li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Preferred Qualifications</span></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Master’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">OSHA Trainer Certification or equivalent professional credential.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience with SAP and EHS management systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations across geographically dispersed locations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Change management experience and strong organizational communication capabilities.</span></li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leadership Competencies</span></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Exceptional ability to influence and drive accountability across all levels of an organization.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong communication and presentation skills with executive, operational, and regulatory audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and lead through influence without direct authority.</span></li> </ul> <hr> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Working Conditions & Travel</span></h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to assess operational environments across manufacturing and distribution settings.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support incident response or critical business initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Domestic travel required to support North American Operations locations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Regular interaction with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><u>Why KARL STORZ?</u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">#LI-MN1</p>