Sr. Director, Facilities, EHS & Security
Medtronic
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 Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease. For more information, visit us at www.medtronic.com and www.medtronicdiabetes.comReporting to the Vice President of Global Operations, Diabetes, the Senior Director of Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of global facilities management, security, and environmental, health, and safety programs across the Diabetes organization. This role ensures the company’s facilities are maintained to the highest safety, functionality, and efficiency standards while also overseeing compliance with all applicable environmental and safety regulations. The Senior Director of Facilities, EH&s and Security will develop and implement strategies to enhance workplace safety, reduce environmental impact, improve operational efficiency, and maintain a safe, sustainable work environment.
While the position can be remote, it requires a minimum of one week per month on-site at either the Diabetes HQ in Northridge, California (Los Angeles area) or our Juncos, Puerto Rico location. This global role involves domestic and international travel.
This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilities Management
Oversee company facilities’ strategic planning, design, and maintenance, including office buildings, manufacturing sites, and other operational locations.
Manages the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities. Plans, budgets, and schedules facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials, and related costs.
Develop and execute long-term facilities management plans to ensure optimal use of space and infrastructure.
Designs and develops organizational policies relevant to the facilities department.
Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services and facilities expansion. May be responsible for establishing and overseeing health and safety standards.
Manage the day-to-day operations of facility maintenance, including preventive maintenance programs, building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and equipment management.
Lead the implementation of facility upgrades, renovations, and new construction projects in alignment with company goals and budgetary constraints.
Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure facilities needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking and managing facility assets, space utilization, and resource allocation.
Environmental Health & Safety
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s EHS policies and programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Oversee the creation of safety protocols, emergency response plans, and training programs for employees to ensure a safe working environment.
Manage risk assessments, audits, and safety inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
Drive the organization’s sustainability initiatives, including waste management, energy efficiency, and resource conservation programs.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses for safety incidents, accidents, or environmental violations, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare and submit regulatory reports related to environmental, health, and safety issues as required by law.
Foster a strong safety culture and encourage employee participation in safety programs and initiatives.
Lead Diabetes global security team and the development and testing of emergency response plans, including disaster recovery, evacuation procedures, and business continuity.
Ensure that facilities and operations are prepared for natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergency scenarios.
Act as the company’s key point of contact for emergency situations involving facilities, health, or safety risks.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, local building codes).
Monitor changes in relevant regulations and update company policies and procedures accordingly.
Prepare and present regular reports to senior management, including key performance indicators (KPIs), audit results, safety metrics, and incident trends.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and mentor a team of facilities and EHS professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to foster a high-performing team.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align facilities and EHS strategies with overall organizational objectives and performance goals.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for facilities and EHS initiatives.
Manage Financial and Material Resources, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Collaboration and Productivity Software.
Promote a collaborative work environment by partnering with cross-functional teams, including operations, HR, and legal, to address EHS-related issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with 10+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 8+ years of managerial experience.
Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications in EHS (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), LEED Accreditation) and/or facilities management (e.g., Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM)) are preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale facilities operations, construction projects, and EHS compliance is required programs.
Experience managing complex and large sites with multiple levels of leadership and reporting.
Strategic thinking with experience managing architectural changes.
MBA with HR specification or Master’s degree in Engineering.
In-depth knowledge of business management concepts and practical applications gained through cross-functional business experience.
Strong analytical, project management and execution skills.
Business Acumen: Good business sense and judgment reflected in key decisions.
Problem solving: Well-honed analytical and problem-solving skills. Creative, risk-taking and results oriented mindset.
Influencing: Communicates with impact. Uses tailored communication and creates authentic and trusting relationships to influence clients.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to accomplish work through others, including leading project teams. Demonstrated experience in initiating and leading change, including modeling the importance, motivating others, managing the key drivers of change, and overcoming obstacles.
Self-Management: Self-directed work style, able to work autonomously with minimal direction and deliver results with customer service skills, action-oriented, operates with sense of urgency. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Flexible: Demonstrated career flexibility and adaptation skills (e.g., successful industry or company changes with a minimal learning curve; cross-cultural experience and flexibility if dictated by scope of organization).
Collaborative: Reaches across boundaries internally and externally to develop and extensive network of partnerships. Experience in a global matrix management structure and working with a virtual workforce. Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholders.
Knowledge of the medical device/healthcare industry.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally within the company and cultivate key internal/external relationships.
Excellent written and presentation skills.
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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.
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.
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
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