Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Cardinal Health•Guaynabo, PR

38d

About The Position

The Cardinal Health Global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team is responsible for designing, developing and implementing EHS procedures, programs, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements. Additional responsibilities include mitigating EHS risks to the company, its employees, the environment and the communities in which it does business. The Cardinal Health Global Security team is responsible for providing measures to safeguard Cardinal Health assets from circumstances that would cause loss or harm. These risk mitigation measures include applying security concepts, developing and implementing security policies and procedures, and conducting security audits and investigations. The Cardinal Health Global EHS and Security vision is to partner with our businesses and functions to proactively mitigate EHS and security-related risk across the enterprise. Job Summary The Puerto Rico EHS Manager will report to the Southeast Regional EHS Director. This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health operations at the Guaynabo Operation in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico as well as the Anasco Manufacturing Operation. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates. This position will have one or more direct reports and manage EHS staff at the Guaynabo and Anasco sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred.
Minimum 7 years' experience managing EHS for multiple operations
EHS experience in healthcare industry, preferred
Strong understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation
Must have strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers' compensation requirements
Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders
Requires up to 30% travel
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Ensures employees operate within guidelines
Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
Gains consensus from various parties involved

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
EHS experience in healthcare industry, preferred

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