EH&S Manager

bostonscientific•Johns Creek, GA

9h•$102,100 - $194,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions. About the role: Boston Scientific is searching for an Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to join our operations team and advance the company’s EH&S mission to create a safer, healthier future. This role is based at our Johns Creek, GA manufacturing and distribution site. With general guidance from site and functional leadership, the EH&S Manager is responsible for setting the direction for and reinforcing the importance of EH&S at the site. This role manages EH&S Management Systems and compliance programs, including development and implementation of strategies, policies, and practices. The EH&S Manager partners with site leadership to integrate EH&S performance into operations, and brings Boston Scientific’s Core Values to life by fostering a culture of caring, reducing risk, and advancing environmental sustainability. This position provides leadership to drive continuous improvement in EH&S performance while assuring comprehensive operational compliance. Work model, sponsorship, relocation: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to work at our Johns Creek, GA location. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
8 to 12 years of total professional experience, including
3 to 5+ years of people management experience, ideally in a functional leadership role within EH&S
Experience developing and/or sustaining ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 Management Systems
Working knowledge of EH&S regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOT, EPCRA, RCRA)
Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional EH&S performance
Experience coaching and developing direct reports
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
Thorough understanding of best-in-class EH&S management practices

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries
Experience working within a Quality Management System-controlled manufacturing environment
Familiarity with ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
Project management certification and/or experience

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and review EH&S Management Systems to ensure compliance with current and future EH&S legal and regulatory requirements, as well as Boston Scientific Global EH&S Standards and strategic objectives.
Lead the ongoing implementation and sustainment of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certifications.
Manage strategic reviews of EH&S Management System elements, providing appropriate objectives and programs to improve and sustain EH&S performance.
Lead management review meetings to present EH&S performance, address upcoming improvement actions, and proactively manage issues affecting operations or offering strategic advantages.
Establish and track EH&S performance metrics aligned with corporate and site strategic objectives.
Develop and execute plans to reduce employee injury and lost time rates.
Build and maintain an appropriate EH&S culture through process integration, training, communication, and employee engagement.
Prioritize and manage the implementation of environmental compliance and site sustainability programs.
Manage all EH&S regulatory reporting requirements.
Serve as the site lead for emergency planning and response. Ensure that adequate evacuation and response procedures are in place, including training for all applicable employee roles.
Represent Boston Scientific in EH&S matters with external agencies and ensure appropriate responses to all regulatory and legal issues.
Collaborate with other Boston Scientific EH&S professionals to align with industry best practices.
Develop and maintain an EH&S staffing plan that supports implementation and improvement of the site’s EH&S Management Systems.
Hire, coach, and develop direct reports through training, assignments, performance reviews, and progressive discipline as appropriate.
Oversee externally contracted EH&S service providers to ensure compliance with Boston Scientific policies and performance standards.