EHS Professional

Zoetis•Kalamazoo, MI

12d

About The Position

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

Requirements

Demonstrated strengths in the following capabilities: public speaking, communication, coaching, training/education, problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, coupled with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience with continuous improvement including the development and implementation of best practices.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Ability to collaborate with various departments across the organization on Health & Safety issues.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ability to learn and effectively utilize Zoetis systems including but not limited to SAP, PAS/X, LIMS, Veeva Vault.
Demonstrated success in championing change.
Bachelor of Science degree in an Environmental Health & Safety related field, engineering, chemistry, or similar discipline.
Minimum of 5 years in Health & Safety or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining regulatory programs (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, RCRA, PSM if applicable)
Proven ability to assess workplace hazards, conduct incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
Experience developing, delivering, and tracking EHS training.
Strong ability to interpret regulations, standards, and technical information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (JSA/JHA, process hazard analysis, exposure assessments)
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and supporting audits or inspections.
Practical experience with emergency response, contractor safety, and industrial hygiene monitoring is a plus.

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.
Review, update, and maintain all core site Health & Safety regulatory programs (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication), ensuring they remain compliant, current, and aligned with best-in-class standards.
Update associated EHS training, SOPs, and documentation to comply with internal and regulatory standards.
Lead Contractor Safety Management, including onboarding, permitting, and field oversight.
Maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and support FM Global recommendations.
Provide EHS support for site projects and capital work, including design reviews and safety requirements.
Support incident investigations (injuries, equipment damages, near misses), corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
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 schedule to meet project and task deadlines.
Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member.
Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.
Provides/conducts instructor- led training.
Evaluate emerging and established technologies for potential implementation at Kalamazoo GMS sites.
Maintain foundational knowledge and understanding of Right First Time/Lean tools and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they relate to Kalamazoo GMS operations.
Periodically work off- shifts, to support Health & Safety related activities for off-shift colleagues.
Colleague may be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.
Embraces change and views challenges as an opportunity for continuous process improvement.
Other duties as assigned.