EHS Manager

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) function partners with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and site leadership teams to build and sustain a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role leads the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of EHS programs to support regulatory compliance, risk reduction, employee well-being, and operational excellence across the Juarez manufacturing site. This position is based in Juarez, Mexico and follows an onsite work model, requiring regular presence at the facility to support operations, employee engagement, and site-wide EHS initiatives. Job Description field The EHS Manager is responsible for leading site Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The role partners with site leadership to identify risks, implement preventive measures, and drive EHS performance across all operational areas. Primary Responsibilities Lead the site's Environmental, Health, and Safety strategy, programs, and compliance activities. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate EHS requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, standards, and training programs. Conduct risk assessments and drive corrective and preventive actions to reduce workplace hazards. Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions. Monitor EHS performance metrics and provide regular reporting to site and regional leadership. Partner with manufacturing, engineering, facilities, and quality teams to integrate EHS requirements into operations and projects. Support environmental management activities, including waste management, emissions control, and sustainability initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience. Experience managing EHS programs within a manufacturing environment. Experience with regulatory compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action management. Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Proficiency in English and Spanish. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing operations. Professional certification in Environmental, Health, or Safety disciplines. Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. Experience leading EHS audits and regulatory inspections. Experience driving continuous improvement and safety culture initiatives. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. ‌ ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com . Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. ‌ This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).