EHS Manager

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

Assist the Site Director in administrating the company’s environmental, safety, health, and security services functions. Lead EHS department in developing, interpreting, and implementing policies and procedures for performing required functions.  Ensures proper training of staff, prepares related reports, and audits current procedures for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Strategic Impact:

• Responsible for leading the Environmental, Health, and Safety organization
• Maintains safety and compliance with all applicable regulations
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of the Company’s environmental and safety strategies through program development and training, and ensure the Company’s operations comply with EHS regulatory requirements and Company policies/initiatives
• Manage the Industrial Hygiene Program and related activities
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining site PSM & RMP programs
• Leads incident investigations across site
• Responsible for the execution of the waste management processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Responsible for the development and administration of the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001) and to continually improve their effectiveness
• Coordinates site safety program including Behavior Based Safety, Safety Walkabouts, and Humantech Assessments
• Plans, directs, and coordinates department operational activities to accomplish goals

People Responsibility:

• Supervise and develop environmental and safety personnel to ensure quality of service, adherence to technical skill requirements, work levels, production schedules, and proper coordination of activities
• Maintains work guidelines, provides feedback, and issues warnings and disciplinary action to employees
• Facilitates professional growth of employees through discussion, internal and external training, and opportunities to participate on departmental and cross-functional teams
• Motivation and leadership of employees

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or Industrial Hygiene or closely related degree
• 8+ years progressive Safety and/or Environmental and Regulatory Experience, preferably in a Chemical/Pharmaceutical manufacturing or processing environment
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in personnel management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, problem solving skills and organizational ability.  Must be decisive in an environment with high volume, high data input
• Strong ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with all levels of staff
• Strong technical skills – ability to interpret and evaluate information submitted by technical (analytical) specialists  
• Knowledge / Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
• Experience with planning and managing budgets
• Knowledge of SAP, preferred
• Risk-based thinking and continuous improvement
• Broad knowledge of environmental and/or safety regulations
• Desirable: Certified Safety Professional or equivalent EHS related Certification
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of OSHA, CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SARA, PSM, RMP, CFATS will be used frequently
• Knowledge of regulatory agency personnel, systems, policies, and procedures
• Industry experience and some process knowledge, preferably chemical-related
• Knowledge of injury and illnesses prevention control methods, including PPE, engineering controls, and administrative controls
• Knowledge of methods used to control environmental releases
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, including Ergonomics, Loss Prevention, and Fire Protection Systems
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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