IPG Photonics
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Job Summary:
The Global Senior EHS Manager is responsible for leading and advancing IPG's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across global operations, with a specialized focus on laser safety, cleanroom protocols, and high-tech manufacturing environments. This strategic leadership role ensures compliance with U.S. and international regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and implements industry-leading practices for cleanroom environments and Class 3B/4 laser systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and standardize global EHS programs focused on laser safety (ANSI Z136 standards), chemical handling, and cleanroom operations (ISO 14644).
- Serve as the company's Laser Safety Officer (LSO) or oversee site LSOs, ensuring compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and IEC laser safety standards.
- Drive global EHS compliance and performance improvement across all manufacturing, R&D, and cleanroom operations.
- Lead internal audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and incident investigations with a focus on high-risk areas including lasers, compressed gases, and hazardous materials.
- Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to ensure process changes consider safety, ergonomic, and cleanroom impacts.
- Implement and manage cleanroom contamination control programs including gowning protocols, particulate monitoring, and procedural adherence.
- Train employees and management teams on EHS and laser safety best practices across all levels of the organization.
- Monitor and report on EHS performance indicators and regulatory compliance status to executive leadership.
- Guide global EHS team members and site-level EHS professionals, fostering alignment and capability building.
- Ensure environmental compliance including air permits, waste handling, and hazardous material reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate sustainability goals and cleanroom energy efficiency initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years of EHS experience in high-tech or advanced manufacturing environments with direct cleanroom and laser safety oversight.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Laser safety regulations (ANSI Z136.1, OSHA, IEC 60825)
- Cleanroom classification and control (ISO 14644)
- U.S. EPA, OSHA, and international EHS standards and regulations
- Experience implementing EHS systems and programs globally across multiple sites and countries.
- Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, CLSO).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.
Preferred Attributes:
- Current or prior Laser Safety Officer (LSO) designation.
- Experience supporting semiconductor, photonics, or optical manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with LEED or ISO 14001/45001 systems.
- Demonstrated success building a proactive safety culture across diverse geographies.