Director, Global EHS at Insulet in Acton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Global Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director is responsible for managing and overseeing organizational efforts to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with environmental regulations. This role requires a combination of strategic vision and hands-on implementation to build a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The EHS Director will work closely with various departments to develop, implement, and sustain EHS programs, policies, and procedures that protect the workforce and the environment. The EHS Director is pivotal in driving continuous improvement initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The EHS Director serves as the global lead for all safety programs, training, implementation of safety best practices, and subject matter expert on operational safety.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global EH&S strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.


• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local EH&S regulations and standards.


• Identify, assess, and mitigate EH&S risks across all global locations.


• Create and enforce Global EH&S policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Oversee the development and delivery of EH&S training programs to employees at all levels.


• Develop global procedures/standards for incident management across multiple disciplines: manufacturing, warehouse/logistics, office work, remote and on-site associates.


• Operationalize global sustainability initiatives and contribute to continued identification of sustainability opportunities across Insulet locations.


• Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor and report on EH&S Program's performance, health, and adoption levels.


• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community organizations.


• Foster and embed a culture of continuous improvement in EH&S practices across all sites and at all levels of the organization.


• Develop emergency response and preparedness plans.


• Manage small global team.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or 10+ years in progressive EH&S Leadership Roles.


• Proven track record of successfully managing EH&S Programs globally across multiple sites.


• Managing global team members.


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and lean manufacturing principles


• Familiarity with automation equipment safety standards EN 60204 / ISO 13849

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of EH&S regulations, standards, and best practices


• Familiarity with sustainability and environmental stewardship programs.


• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues; knowledge of structured problem solving is a plus (DMAIC, A3, RCA, RCCA)


• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams


• Ability to influence and drive standardization of safety programs, policies, and practices


• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.


• Familiarity with ISO 13485 QMS Standard for Medical Device manufacturing


• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.

Physical Requirements:

• This position will occasionally require lifting and physical interaction with manufacturing floors during audits and site visits


• This position must be able to travel up to 25%.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities

Additional Information:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,800.00 - $241,200.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet's flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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