Senior Manager EHS America

Vantive US Healthcare USA•Deerfield, IL

About The Position

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. The EHS lead will provide support to Renal Private Fleet (RPF), Planning and Fulfillment, Technical Services, Commercial, and offices in USA and Canada, ensuring EHS compliance and mitigate risks, drive continuous improvement and excellence in EHS performance, enhancing EHS knowledge and awareness among business managers and employees and providing insights and recommendations to inform EHS strategies and initiatives for the function.

Requirements

Seven to ten years’ experience in EHS roles, preferably some of those years in warehouses and fleets.
Direct people management experience, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS program, managing compliance and driving continuous improvement.
Familiarity with EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
Demonstrate knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, OSHA standards, and drug and alcohol testing programs.
Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, US/Canada laws and industry standards (e.g. OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT)
Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS program, managing compliance and driving continuous improvement at regional level.
Travel to sites under the responsibility of this role as well as other travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Sustainability experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of EHS professionals to meet department and support global goals.
Serve as a coordinator, manager, planner and monitor of the EHS Management System.
Identify and ensure EHS compliance with applicable Company and regulatory requirements to mitigate risks developing action plans and tracking progress.
Report significant EHS issues, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Communicate the business impacts of EHS to leadership; uses influence to advance EHS compliance / programs.
Collaborate with business managers to enhance EHS knowledge and awareness.
Define KPI’s for the segment.
Provide regular updates on EHS performance, trend analysis, drive continuous improvement and implement targeted initiatives.
Lead incidents investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely reporting.
Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness programs for employees, contractors and visitors.
Conducts Gemba walkthroughs, internal audits, and develop EHS campaigns and communications.
Coordinate and support business units in collecting and responding to EHS customer/client concerns, and analyzing his EHS needs and monitoring performance.
Ensure risk assessments are completed and updated for all jobs and tasks throughout the operations.
Support the business in due diligence processes including but not limiting to the EHS risk assessment and compliance reviews.
Identify and share internal and external best practices in EHS.
Develop, implement, monitor and report on EHS metrics and performance indicators.
Manage EHS budget ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
Implement Operating Policies, Standards and Procedures.
Maintain, implement and follow up of the EHS documents including contracts, register of hazardous products, waste management, safety data sheets, EHS permits and other relevant documentation.