Your Role at Baxter
EHSS Manager will lead in the areas of environmental, health, safety and sustainability (EHSS). Leader will lead in the development and deployment of Plant EHSS strategy, policies, and procedures. Ensure that Plant is following applicable Federal, State and local laws and fulfillment of all division and Baxter EHSS objectives. EHS Manager will cover Occupational Health programs. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and influencing skills are necessary. Ability to support other Baxter locations.
Your Team at BaxterWithin the EHS&S Organization, we strive to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and Baxter requirements, committing to Prioritize Compliance, Promote Health & Safety and Protect the Planet while creating value for our employees, our customers, our suppliers and contractors, the communities and the patients that we serve.
We build relationships with each other to get work done. Building these relationships is easy because we all share common traits of being reliable, ethical, and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable. We feel empowered to speak up when there's a new insight or opportunity to improve something. This open dialog builds trust within the team and helps create a better product for our customers.
What you'll be doing- Develop, implement, and manage all environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance programs.
- Evaluate and act upon new EHS regulations.
- Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies for inspections, permits, and reporting.
- Monitor and direct the facility regarding permits related to operations and construction.
- Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certifications
- Ensure appropriate contracts and review hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.
- Partner with management to investigate all work-related accidents and non-compliance incidents and facilitate mitigation of identified gaps.
- Perform analytical review and risk-based assessments to ensure compliance and appropriate actions are addressed proactively.
- Effectively interfaces with all levels of employees to include direct labor through senior management, and influences improvement.
- Provide EHS technical expertise and resources to new business and validation and engineering projects with ownership in outcomes.
- Own and improve site EHS audits program with emphasis on compliance, program effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Lead the EHS&S Committee, champion wellness programs outcomes.
- Work with corporate EHS function to support and execute all EHS projects and programs on time and in full.
- Responsible for EHS plant related and department budget and expenses. Analyze health and safety costs and value which support business alignment.
- Lead and continuously improve all EHS related training for plant personnel.
- Manage Occupational Health programs for example employee health exams/profiles, drug testing, management of Worker's Compensation
- Own and improve site business continuity plan
What you'll bring- BS degree in Environmental Health, Safety or related field
- MS degree in Environmental or Safety Engineering, Technology or Management preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields with specific concentration in EPA, OSHA and DOT regulations with a minimum of 2 -3 years supervisory experience.
- Professional certification in the environmental or safety field (i.e. CHMM, CSP, or CIH), preferred
- Must be knowledgeable in EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as Corporate rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Must have deep knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations with experience in executing California specific requirements Proven ability to develop and execute short and long-term strategic plans.
- Must have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and resolve technical difficulties.
- Must be able to influence at all levels and across functional lines.
- Must be able to flex schedule to accommodate training programs and investigations on off-shifts
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - $143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site:
