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# Manager, Process Safety at LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

- **Company:** LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY
- **Compensation:** $76k–$113k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc/jobs/5391852008

## Job description

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World.

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

Position Summary

The Manager, Process Safety is responsible for leading and continuously improving the site's Process Safety Management (PSM), Electrical Safety, and Energy Control programs. This position serves as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for process safety and operational risk management, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and company policies while supporting safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing operations. Additionally, this position will be the lead HSE contributor for maintenance of LOTTE’s International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 45001 certification.

The position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Corporate HSE to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with manufacturing processes, utilities, equipment, and facility operations. This position drives a proactive safety culture through technical expertise, risk-based decision-making, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position must comply with all Security requirements, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) applicable to the job function.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Process Safety Management (PSM), Electrical Safety, and Energy Control (LOTO) programs.
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of site Process Safety Management programs to ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), NFPA requirements, and company standards.
- Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and other structured hazard evaluation processes to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Manage the site's Management of Change (MOC) program, ensuring health, safety, environmental, quality, and operational risks are appropriately evaluated and controlled prior to implementation.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, and Quality teams to integrate process safety principles into manufacturing operations and business processes.
- Support the design, installation, startup, qualification, and modification of manufacturing equipment, utility systems, facilities, and processes to ensure safety and regulatory requirements are met.
- Administer and continuously improve Electrical Safety and Energy Control programs, including Arc Flash assessments, Lockout/Tagout compliance, training programs, and risk mitigation activities.
- Lead process safety reviews associated with new technologies, capital projects, process modifications, and equipment installations.\
- Coordinate internal and external ISO45001 audits with third-party consultants and internal resources. Contribute to other ISO certifications as assigned.
- Execute industrial hygiene exposure monitoring in coordination with the site’s Industrial Hygienist.
- Act as the HSE representative for client projects as assigned.
- Conduct compliance audits, inspections, program assessments, and field observations to evaluate effectiveness of safety controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or facilitate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) related to safety, process safety, and operational events.
- Monitor, analyze, and report process safety and HSE metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and leading indicators to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain regulatory records, compliance documentation, and required reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support contractor safety and qualification programs to ensure adherence to company safety requirements and industry best practices.
- Serve as a site representative during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and corporate assessments related to process safety and HSE compliance.
- Deliver technical training, coaching, and guidance on process safety, hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in emergency response planning and provide technical support during emergency events and operational incidents.
- Stay current with emerging process safety technologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to enhance site performance.
- Support the Senior Manager, HSE with departmental objectives, strategic initiatives, budgeting activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate on cross-functional teams, committees, and corporate initiatives as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, Occupational Health, or a related discipline required.

- 7+ years of experience in Process Safety, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Operational Risk Management, or HSE program leadership within pharmaceutical, biologics, biotechnology, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

- Demonstrated success leading risk assessments, process safety initiatives, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance programs.

- Experience supporting enterprise-wide process safety and operational risk initiatives across complex manufacturing operations.

- Professional certification such as: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC), or an equivalent credential preferred.

- Knowledge of Arc Flash hazards, electrical safety, and NFPA 70E compliance programs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Strong knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), NFPA standards, Electrical Safety, and Energy Control (LOTO) requirements.
- Experience conducting Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOPs, risk assessments, incident investigations, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
- Experience with the ISO45001 standard and maintaining a certified occupational health and safety management system.
- Familiarity with standard industrial hygiene monitoring techniques including noise dosimetry, air sampling, and real-time monitoring instruments.
- Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical, biologics, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and operational excellence principles.
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop practical risk-based solutions.
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational, and influencing skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HSE management systems.
- Experience utilizing data analytics, performance metrics, and reporting tools to drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Korean language proficiency is beneficial but not required.

Physical Demands

- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and traverse manufacturing, utility, warehouse, and office areas for extended periods.

- Ability to conduct field inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations in operating manufacturing environments.

- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with site safety requirements.

- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds occasionally.

- Ability to access confined or restricted industrial spaces, elevated work areas, and outdoor locations when required and in accordance with site safety procedures.

- Ability to respond to emergencies, incidents, and business-critical situations, including occasional after-hours support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

- Ability to travel between facilities and vendor or contractor locations as business needs require.

Work Environment

- This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments.

- Routine exposure to active production, utility, laboratory, warehouse, and construction areas should be expected.

- Position is based on a manufacturing campus and requires frequent presence in operational areas to support risk assessments, inspections, audits, investigations, and safety initiatives.

- Work may involve exposure to noise, moving mechanical equipment, chemicals, temperature variations, and other industrial conditions typical of pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing facilities.

- Access to GMP and classified manufacturing areas is required and may necessitate the use of appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, hard hats, respirators, and other site-required protective equipment.

- Occasional work outside of normal business hours may be required to support incident response, project activities, shutdowns, or a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Travel

Less than 5% travel is required for this position.

Target Bonus

10%

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY

New York Pay Range $76,000—$113,000 USD

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!

## About LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LOTTE BIOLOGICS is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on end-to-end biopharmaceutical antibody production, dedicated to becoming the most trusted partner in the industry.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of LOTTE Group, a large South Korean conglomerate)
- **Headquarters**: Seoul, South Korea (Parent entity); Syracuse, NY, USA (Primary US operational campus)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Established as a subsidiary of LOTTE Group

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO); Biotechnology
- **Target customers**: Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (B2B, Enterprise) needing outsourced development and cGMP manufacturing of biologic drug substances, including antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Dedicated to improving the lives of patients worldwide as a leading global CDMO. The company aims to deliver therapies that enable a healthier world.

## Products & Services
- **Contract Development Organization (CDO)**: Development service capabilities across the product life cycle, including product launches, scale-down process verification, and technology transfers.
- **Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)**: cGMP manufacturing services for the clinical and commercial supply of biological Drug Substance. The Syracuse Bio Campus has 40,000 liters of manufacturing capacity with 8x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors.
- **Analytical Testing Services**: Quality control testing including analytical tech transfer, in-process testing, finished product testing, and stability testing. The site is equipped with HPLC, UPLC, mass spectrometers, PCR systems, and automated ELISA systems.
- **ADC Service**: Conjugation of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), combining the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of small-molecule drugs using stable linkers.
- **Drug Substance Storage**: On-site cell bank facility and cryogenic storage of drug substance with capacity for 5,460 x 10L bottles in a dedicated cryogenic storage building.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private subsidiary of LOTTE Group)
- **Key Metric**: Major capital investment underway with a 360,000L bio campus under construction in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea (operations beginning 2027), complementing the 40,000L Syracuse campus. The parent LOTTE Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Korea with operations in 30+ countries.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: LOTTE Group (parent company with businesses in petro/fine chemicals, food, retail, hotels, construction, and IT). Regulatory compliance track record includes 62+ approvals by health authorities worldwide including FDA, EMA, PMDA, and MFDS.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion with a "two-track strategy of acquiring and building." The Songdo Bio Campus will add 120,000L of capacity at its first facility with plans for a total of 360,000L. The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" combined with the backing of a major global conglomerate.

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end capabilities**: Offers full lifecycle support from development through clinical and commercial production, including unique ADC conjugation services.
- **Conglomerate backing**: As part of LOTTE Group (established 1948, operating in 30+ countries), the company has deep financial resources, global supply chain access, and long-term strategic stability.
- **Proven regulatory track record**: With 62+ global health authority approvals, the company demonstrates mature quality systems and regulatory expertise.
- **Dual-campus strategy**: Operations in both the US (Syracuse, NY) and South Korea (Songdo, Incheon) provide geographic diversification and access to two major biotech markets.
- **State-of-the-art facilities**: Syracuse campus features 8 x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors, 3 inoculation suites, 2 purification suites, and advanced analytical equipment for concurrent manufacturing of multiple products.

## Strategic Focus
- **Capacity expansion**: Major focus on constructing the Songdo Bio Campus in South Korea to add significant manufacturing capacity (up to 360,000L total).
- **Technology investment**: Emphasis on sustainable clean energy, automation, artificial intelligence, and quality systems to meet global manufacturing standards.
- **Talent development**: Commitment to fostering talent and offering secure, fulfilling career paths as the company scales.
- **Quality leadership**: Priority on maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance to serve as a trusted partner for clients.
- **Patient-centric approach**: Focus on improving patient outcomes and making a positive impact on global quality of life.

## Why Work Here
- **Start-up spirit with big-company backing**: The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" and "passion for quality manufacturing," combined with the resources and stability of being part of the LOTTE Group, a major global conglomerate.
- **Growth opportunities**: With a new 360,000L bio campus under construction and rapid expansion, there are significant career growth opportunities for professionals joining at this early stage.
- **Mission-driven work**: Employees contribute directly to delivering therapies that enable a healthier world, with a focus on improving patient outcomes globally.
- **Work environment**: The company emphasizes "Enriching the lives of its diverse workforce and their families" through a secure work environment where individual rights are respected. Core values include being inspired by science, embracing diversity, fostering talent, and connecting lives.
- **Location**: Syracuse, NY campus at 6000 Thompson Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057. The facility includes robust manufacturing support services onsite including MS&T, procurement, quality assurance, engineering, and enabling functions like HR and finance.
- **Benefits**: The company offers a "highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package" [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).
- **Current opportunities**: Active hiring in Syracuse, NY for roles including Principal Scientist (ADC Bioconjugation), Sr. Scientist (Analytical Sciences & Technology), Facilities Engineer, Plant Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Engineer (ADC Manufacturing), Sr. Project Manager (PMO), Senior Specialist (Computer System Validation), and Associate Director (HR Operations) [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).

## Sources
1. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Company About Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/company)
2. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Syracuse Bio Campus Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/syracuse)
3. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Main Website](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en)
4. [Greenhouse Careers Page - LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc)

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