Program Manager, Industrial Health & Safety

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Salary Range: $137,900-160,000*

- The salary range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

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We are seeking an experienced Industrial Health and Safety Program Manager to lead our site’s industrial hygiene and exposure control programs in beryllium manufacturing environment . This role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting employee health, and driving a culture of safety excellence. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities to guide both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term vision for industrial hygiene and exposure control, aligning with corporate EHS strategy, regulatory frameworks, and emerging industry trends.

- Program Ownership: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive industrial hygiene programs, including advanced exposure monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies for beryllium and other occupational hazards.

- Executive Advisory: Serve as the principal advisor to site and corporate leadership on industrial hygiene matters, providing data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform business decisions.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Corporate EHS, Product Stewardship, Engineering, and Operations to integrate exposure control into product lifecycle management, process design, and capital planning.

- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with OSHA’s Beryllium Standard and all applicable federal, state, and corporate health and safety regulations. Lead site readiness for audits and inspections.

- Technical Authority: Provide subject matter expertise in ventilation design, air quality engineering, noise control, ergonomics, and toxicological risk assessment. Oversee the development of engineering and administrative controls.

- Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of EHS professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.

- Performance Analytics: Leverage advanced data analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement. Prepare and present executive-level reports and dashboards.

- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Monitor advancements in industrial hygiene technologies and methodologies. Champion the adoption of cutting-edge tools and practices to enhance program performance.

- Training & Culture Building: Design and deliver impactful training programs. Promote a proactive safety culture through human and organizational performance (HOP) principles.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related field required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.

- Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health, with at least 5 years in a leadership or strategic role within a manufacturing or high-hazard environment.

- Certifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred.

- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in exposure assessment, control strategy design, ventilation systems, toxicology, and regulatory compliance.

- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change.

- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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