Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety

Cardinal Health

About The Position

What Environmental Health & Safety contributes to Cardinal Health Environmental Health & Safety manages programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This function conducts regular audits, responds to incidents and investigates root causes, and implements trainings and corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence of problems. This function also manages relationships with regulatory and community stakeholders. Environmental Health & Safety develops and implements programs to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. This family investigates accidents and environmental incidents and liaises with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. This family provides training on safety protocols, conducts compliance audits, and maintains relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization. Job Summary The EHS Advisor will report to Columbus South EH&S Manager. This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in Columbus, Ohio and surrounding NPHS/IDS locations. 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. Operations supported include Ohio Valley Distribution Center, Grove City at Home site, National Logistics Center, Groveport, and other Cardinal Health sites within driving distance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
4+ years of experience in related field preferred
Understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation
Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements
Technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Responsibilities

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.).
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 to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans.
Assists leaders in identifying 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.
Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses.
Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans.
Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global.
Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.
Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities.
Helps foster a diverse workforce.