Manager, Facilities, EHS, & Site Security chez New Chapter, Inc.

Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont for the fifth year in a row, New Chapter is a certified B-Corp, and an Organic, Non-GMO and certified Gluten Free manufacturer of dietary supplements that places our employees and our consumers first. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble. We invite you to discover a new chapter in your career, and in your life, by considering this opportunity to join our team! We strongly encourage applications from diverse communities across race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other marginalized communities.

ROLE PURPOSE: The Manager, Facilities, EHS, & Site Security is responsible for leading and overseeing the Site Safety Program, Physical Security Program, and overall Site Facilities at an FDA-regulated dietary supplement manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and FDA regulations while fostering a culture of safety, security, cleanliness, and operational excellence. This role has one direct report, the Facilities Manager, and is accountable for maintaining the site as a safe, secure, compliant, and efficient workplace.

MAJOR ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Safety & Environmental Health 

• Lead and sustain a zero-injury, zero-incident culture through effective implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, DOT, and state/local safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor site safety training programs, including equipment operation, ergonomics, safe working practices, and emergency response.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments; proactively address hazards.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, prepare reports, track corrective actions, and ensure follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain strong daily leadership on the floor presence to coach, train, and reinforce safe behaviors with production, logistics, and quality teams.
• Partner with on-site nursing to address New Chapter’s Occupational Health & Safety program.

Physical Security 

• Lead the Site Physical Security Program to ensure the protection of employees, assets, and property.
• Oversee access control systems, security protocols, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Partner with external agencies, auditors, and corporate stakeholders to maintain compliance with security standards and certifications.
• Monitor site adherence to security procedures and manage incident investigations when necessary.
• Prepare site Physical Security Assessments to determine compliance and address vulnerabilities in the program.
• Lead the Clean Desk Audit program to safeguard company data and maintain organized, professional workspaces.   

Facilities Management 

• Provide leadership and direction for all site facilities operations, including building systems, utilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Implement the Facilities Work Order system to log and track facilities requests from inception to completion and closeout.
• Direct the Facilities Manager and coordinate activities related to preventative maintenance, housekeeping, and cleanliness in alignment with FDA and GMP standards.
• Ensure cost-effective management of facilities spend; identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee vendor relationships and service agreements to ensure timely, high-quality support for site operations.
• Ensure facility operations and physical spaces support productivity, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead housekeeping and cleanliness programs with the Facilities Manager to always maintain audit readiness.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Seeking a highly motivated leader and self-starter with strong initiative to build the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E), Site Physical Security capability, and Facilities Management systems. Individual must have proven ability to motivate self and others to achieve goals, and to take ownership in the work.
• Embraces Change - Demonstrated ability to be agile and flexible in a complex, fast paced work environment. The successful candidate will have high energy and high capacity for managing multiple priorities and challenging work and has the proven ability to be a problem solver, learn quickly and to identify, logically analyze, and solve detailed problems.
• Technical Expertise: Strong mastery of OSHA, FDA, GMP, and state regulations in safety, security, and facility management.
• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence change, and build a strong safety and compliance culture.
• Operational Excellence: Ability to develop and execute plans, manage multiple projects, and hold others accountable for results.
• Analytical Thinking: Capable of analyzing safety and facilities data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and with external regulators or vendors.
• Basic Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented mind set, and willingness to learn are required.
• Ability to strictly adhere to New Chapter and OSHA safety requirements.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS: Position requires lifting and/or carrying up to 40 pounds, and may require standing for 8 or more hours.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in safety science, engineering, industrial hygiene discipline preferred
• 5 years relevant experience
• Forklift or other powered lift equipment experience preferred

New Chapter is an equal opportunity employer