EHS Manager

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your Role at Baxter

Develop, implement, and administrate all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Industrial Hygiene (IH) policies and programs.  Provide compliance with all federal, state and local environmental and safety regulations.  Act as liaison with external regulatory agencies.  Direct the job responsibilities of staff.  Provide technical leadership and support to site operational leadership, corporate EHS, and other functions as needed.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, implement, manage, and/or ensure compliance for environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene compliance programs; focused on managing and improving processes including but not limited to minimizing waste, energy and water usage.

• Manage/support the facility EHS Management System in compliance to company policies and ISO-14001/45001 Standards.

• Evaluate and act upon new environmental & safety regulations.

• Manage and provide support for site activities which impact areas of environmental and/or safety compliance with Federal, State, or Local regulations.

• In collaboration with management, assist in developing and implementing site policies concerning environmental and safety issues.

•  Supervise and provide technical guidance to the EHS team and Safety Committees.

• Act as a contact for regulatory agencies such as EPA and OSHA for inspections, permitting, and reporting.

• Conduct EHS reviews/assessments on new/modified equipment, processes, and layouts.

• Lead and assure regulatory and corporate reports are timely and meeting all regulations and requirements.

• Identify needs and provide training to Baxter employees.

• Monitor, track and report out sustainable metrics data

• Ensure risk assessments are conducted for all jobs and tasks throughout the facility.  Develop effective corrective Actions and ensure all are completed.

• Lead auditing initiatives in EHS.

• Proactively identifies potential EHS hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, etc., and ensures timely corrective actions are implemented when hazards are identified.

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What you'll bring

• B.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field required; M.S. Degree in Environmental or Safety Engineering or Technology preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.

• Must be knowledgeable in EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations

• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software

• Possess a working knowledge of related disciplines/other functions including manufacturing and operations processes

• Proficient in change management, training, problem solving (root cause analysis) and influencing others

• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.

• Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities

• Project management experience highly desirable

• Hands-on experience in clean rooms or controlled GMP environments preferred

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 bonus. 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.

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Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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