SUPERVISOR SR DE EHS

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A Day in the Life

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) function supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that protect employees, contractors, visitors, and the environment while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and Medtronic standards. This team partners closely with site leadership, operations, engineering, quality, and facilities to drive a proactive safety culture and sustainable business practices.

This position is based in Juarez, Mexico and follows an onsite work style. No travel is required. The role requires professional fluency in both English and Spanish to effectively support local operations and collaborate with regional and global stakeholders.

Job Description field

The Sr EHS Supervisor leads the execution of Environmental, Health and Safety programs at the Juarez site. This role partners with site leaders to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, strengthen safety performance, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The position provides leadership for EHS initiatives, incident prevention, employee engagement, and environmental stewardship.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of site Environmental, Health and Safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and occupational regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Supervise EHS activities, priorities, and performance to support site objectives and operational needs.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and hazard identification activities to prevent incidents and occupational injuries.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with operations, engineering, facilities, and leadership teams to integrate EHS requirements into business processes and projects.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs to employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Monitor EHS metrics, prepare reports, and communicate performance, trends, and improvement opportunities to site leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of Environmental, Health and Safety experience, with 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing EHS compliance programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, electronics, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Professional certification in Environmental, Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or other environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture transformation programs.

 

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. 

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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.
 

 

 

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).