Senior Environmental Health and Safety Professional

States considered: Michigan

Role Description

As a part of the GMS EHS Team, the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional will develop and maintain Environmental programs:

· In accordance with federal, state, and local regulation.

· In accordance with Zoetis policies and guidelines.

· To minimize the impact of site operations on the surrounding community.

· To ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Monitor and investigate work areas, practices, and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions, materials, and behaviors.

· Gather hazard and risk assessment data on raw materials and products.

· Maintain an awareness of regulatory developments and internal Zoetis requirements, and assess the impact on operations.

· Complete required training and seek out additional training to enhance program compliance and improvements.

· Effectively communicate the status of EHS programs via training, reports, metrics, etc.

· Organize and prioritize work schedules to meet project and task deadlines.

· Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member. Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.

· Provides instructor-led training as applicable.

· Participate in driving a Safety First culture, inclusive of performing regular GEMBA walks within Operations, participating in the Site Safey Guardian Program and interacting with colleagues across the site to ensure a safe and compliant environment.

· Providing inputs to budgetary needs with the EHS space.

· Vendor management for specific EHS support vendors.

· Participate and/or lead documented M1 problem solving to address systemic issues.

SPECIFICS NEEDED IN ROLE:

· Background in supporting both hazardous and non-hazardous flow, from incoming raw materials through to operations handling and ultimately disposal management through selected vendors.

· Handling of permitting, regulatory interactions and regulatory audits/inspections.

· Identify gaps within waste management and determine solutions to close.

· Vendor communication and strategic handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

· Ensure compliance is documented and recorded in the Cority database, inclusive of reporting and documenting, driving Good Catch closure and addressing open CAPA's.

· Stormwater and above ground storage tank management, reporting and corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS

· BS in EHS-related field, engineering, or a similar discipline.

· 3-5 years of experience in EHS.

· Knowledge in key EHS subject matter areas, including but not limited to:

o Hazardous waste management

o Solid waste management and recycling

o Air emissions, and storm and wastewater regulation

· Solid decision making and good problem-solving skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

o This position works with every operational and enabling group on site and all levels of the organization

o May interact with corporate colleagues, and/or local and state regulatory officials.

· Computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, EXCEL, etc.)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Office and field work.

· Normal sitting, standing, and walking ability.

· Occasional off-shift work may be required.

· Colleague may be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.

· Use of hearing, respiratory and eye protection may be required.

· Colleague will work in a facility that manufactures Cephalosporins and must not be Cephalosporin sensitive.  

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