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About this role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Apr 2026
The EHS Manager will lead the implementation of EHS strategies, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement initiatives to support safe, sustainable, and efficient operations. This position requires a hands-on leader who can influence functions, balance operational priorities with EHS excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor in enabling business success while protecting employees, the community, and the environment.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.Benefits & Compensation
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
The EHS Manager at Medtronic’s Peripheral Vascular manufacturing site in Plymouth, Minnesota plays a critical leadership role in advancing a strong safety culture within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. This role provides site level ownership of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, partnering closely with operations, engineering, and site leadership to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement aligned with Medtronic’s mission and global EHS standards.The EHS Manager will lead the implementation of EHS strategies, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement initiatives to support safe, sustainable, and efficient operations. This position requires a hands-on leader who can influence functions, balance operational priorities with EHS excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor in enabling business success while protecting employees, the community, and the environment.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include the following, and other duties may be assigned.
Champions a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee engagement, learning from incidents, and sharing best practices.
Demonstrates strategic thinking by aligning EHS initiatives with business objectives and long-term site and enterprise goals
Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
Provide leadership with knowledge and skills to successfully manage workers' compensation programs.
Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public, safety, and environmental impact.
Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establish permit requirements and assist in regulatory audits.
Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
Provide/promote employee awareness/training on environmental, health, and safety.
Minimum Requirements –
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
OR
An advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Nice to Have -
Experience supporting medical device, regulated manufacturing, or advanced component/battery operations
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Minnesota EHS regulations beyond baseline compliance
Familiarity with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems
Experience leading or supporting site audits, inspections, and corrective action programs
Demonstrated success driving behavior‑based safety or employee engagement initiatives
Ability to analyze incident data and lead root cause investigations and risk assessments
Prior exposure to corporate EHS standards within a global or matrixed organization
Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) or progress toward certification
Certifications preferred include First Aid, CPR and AED, Laser Safety Officer
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
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).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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