Associate Manager - Environmental, Health, and Safety

CVS Health•Glasgow, KY

11d•$46,988 - $122,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Associate Manager leads environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs across pharmacy, repackaging, distribution, and corporate operations. The role serves as a subject matter expert in environmental compliance, hazardous and pharmaceutical waste management, occupational safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory reporting. It partners with site leadership and operational teams to meet federal, state, and local requirements while promoting safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. Omnicare is a provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following Omnicare’s sale by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare as an independent organization. The person hired will be employed by Omnicare, not CVS Health, following the transaction. The role is full-time, has anticipated weekly hours of 40, and may require travel up to 25% within the continental United States. The preferred work arrangement is hybrid from the Glasgow, Kentucky office. The position offers a base pay range of $46,988 to $122,400 and is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible colleagues receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

3–5 years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a regulated industry, including experience with environmental compliance, waste management, regulatory reporting, audits, and/or investigations.
At least 2 years of experience working with OSHA and EPA.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time within the continental United States.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work a hybrid schedule from the Glasgow, Kentucky office.
Pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
At least one of the following certifications: CSP, ASP, CHMM, CIH, or OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
Experience managing multi-site environmental compliance programs.
Strong analytical and root cause investigation skills.
Excellent communication and training abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and compliance management systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on operations.
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
Manage environmental permits, licenses, registrations, and reporting requirements.
Oversee hazardous, pharmaceutical, controlled substance, regulated medical, and sharps waste management programs.
Coordinate waste vendor activities, manifests, exception reporting, and compliance documentation.
Monitor waste-generation trends and identify risk-reduction and program-improvement opportunities.
Manage environmental compliance programs, including spill prevention, contingency planning, emergency response, and environmental reporting.
Support EPCRA Tier II, hazardous materials, and environmental permit compliance activities.
Develop and implement environmental sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives.
Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and compliance evaluations.
Lead investigations of incidents, injuries, near misses, spills, and environmental releases.
Perform root cause analyses and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
Track and trend EHS performance metrics and communicate findings to leadership.
Develop and deliver EHS training programs and ensure required training is completed and documented.
Provide guidance and technical support to operations, facilities, and leadership teams.
Promote a proactive safety culture through communication, coaching, and employee engagement.
Maintain emergency response, spill response, and business continuity programs.
Coordinate preparedness for severe weather, environmental incidents, and other emergencies.
Serve as an EHS resource during emergency events and regulatory reporting activities.