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Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Employer
Cardinal Health
Location
Chicopee, Massachusetts, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 6, 2021

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Sustainability
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
What Global EH&S and Security contributes to Cardinal Health The Cardinal Health Global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team is responsible for designing, developing and implementing EHS procedures, programs, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements. Additional responsibilities include mitigating EHS risks to the company, its employees, the environment and the communities in which it does business. The Cardinal Health Global Security team is responsible for providing measures to safeguard Cardinal Health assets from circumstances that would cause loss or harm. These risk mitigation measures include applying security concepts, developing and implementing security policies and procedures, and conducting security audits and investigations. The Cardinal Health Global EHS and Security vision is to partner with our businesses and functions to proactively mitigate EHS and security-related risk across the enterprise. Position Overview The EHS Manager will report to the Northeast EHS Regional Director. This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the Chicopee manufacturing operation. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, products and the communities in which the company operates. Responsibilities/Competencies Leadership & Consulting (35%) Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand. Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices. Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.). Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control / Regulatory Compliance (30%) Leads in the management of operation specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans. Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements. Analyzes key EHS metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans. Identifies budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance. Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated. Develops and maintains facility profiles. Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations. Participates in assessments and audits. Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation, business resiliency and occupational health processes. Occupational Injury/Illness, Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, and Business Resiliency (15%) Assist management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global. Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations. Education & Mentorship (20%) Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Supervises, mentors and develops EHS professionals. Helps foster a diverse workforce. Requirements/Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred. Advanced degree and professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred. Technical Skills: * Minimum 7 years' experience managing EHS * EHS experience in healthcare industry, preferred * Strong understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation * ISO 14001/45001 experience, preferred * Must have strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers' compensation requirements * Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders Leadership Skills: * Proven history as a valued, pragmatic and trusted EHS business partner * Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment * Fosters trust, confidence and followership * Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior * Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously * Must have sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions * Must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutions * Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills * Must be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver results Other: * Requires up to 20% travel * A Covid-19 vaccination is required in order to be employed in this position. This includes either: * 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine * 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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