Manager Environmental Health & Safety

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® - to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage, develop, implement, and ensure current & future programs are designed to continuously improve, reduce risks and minimize losses associated with employee safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection, environmental issues, fleet safety and occupational health. Ensure compliance with all Corporate, Divisional, local, state and federal regulations pertaining to Environmental, Health Safety and Security.
• Responsible for environmental management, monitoring and reporting.
• Supervises and develops the safety, fleet safety and health department/programs, including establishing strategic vision, selection/interviewing candidates, performance appraisals, growth plan development, employee relations and administering/communicating all aspects of human resources in the department.
• Develop and conduct safety and environmental training; provide resources to ensure completion of training.
• Interface with Corporate, Division, intrasite and with community organizations/agencies regarding safety, environmental and health & security issues.
• Initiate and submit the appropriate reports as needed/requested.
• Conduct/delegate incident investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Serve as the expert on all safety, environmental, health & security issues on site(s)/departmental projects, new equipment installations, product/supply changes, etc.
• Complete RCE reviews.
• Identifies and quantifies EHS risks and their consequences relative to overall business goals and recommends appropriate actions.
• Proactively recognizes and responds to changing trends, market conditions, regulatory legislation, etc. Evaluate and integrate the information to define potential effect on the site.
• Responsible for initiation, prioritization and assignment of EHS projects within the facility.
• Coordinates the investigation of serious accidents.
• Accountable for internal and external audits and inspections.
• Accountable for the facility EHS plan, site EHS procedure accuracy, effectiveness and implementation.
• Responsible for initiation, prioritization and assignment of EHS projects within the facility.
• Coordinates the investigation of serious accidents.
• Accountable for internal and external audits and inspections.
• Accountable for the facility EHS plan, site EHS procedure accuracy, effectiveness and implementation.
• This individual must possess sound judgment and problem-solving skill, strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal and consulting skills, good organizational and computer skills, consistent customer orientation and a multi-disciplinary function.
• Engage senior leadership to cultivate the right EHS culture from Top Down
• Engage site leadership and making site accountable for EHS performance
• Engage division EHS liaisons and stakeholders. Work closely, understand challenges and provide guidance to build trust and cooperation
• Build a competent EHS liaison team within each site. Lead by example, demonstrate leadership and support EHS liaisons.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Science, Technical, related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Five to twelve years' experience in environmental, health and safety is required.
• A minimum of two years' supervisory experience is recommended.
• Proficient skills in MS Office Suite
• Able to adapt to fast pace environment
• Able to focus on multiple projects/ tasks
• Detailed, Self-learner, Full of Drive, Having a Questioning Mindset and Proactive
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and a strong influence
• Thinking ‘Out Of Box'
• Humble, Work with Integrity and Open to suggestions
• Travel 5% outside of state
• 20% of the time within Ohio

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.