Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Cardinal Health•Fort Worth, TX

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

The EHS Manager for the Dallas and Fort Worth areas will report to the South Central Regional EHS Director. This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health operations at Pharmaceutical, Medical Products and At-Home distribution centers in the area. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
7+ years' experience managing EHS for multiple operations preferred
EHS experience in distribution environments strongly preferred
Experience leading a team of EHS professionals 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
Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment
Self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously
Must have sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willing and able to travel up to 20%

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, CPP, PSP, etc.) 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 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.
Assists 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.
Helps foster a diverse workforce.