Senior Safety Specialist, EHS

Stryker•Kalamazoo, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist analyzes, implements, and monitors company environmental safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections, monitors hazardous waste removal vendors, and may assist in consolidating hazardous wastes (chemical, radioactive, and/or medical). Interacting with a variety of departments, conducts training in emergency response and hazardous material handling. This role is onsite in Portage, Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related technical field
4 - 6 years minimum relevant experience
2+ Years direct EHS experience

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of EHS regulations with the ability to interpret requirements and elevate site performance
Demonstrated stakeholder management and ability to influence across all organizational levels
Experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems
Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM
Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001

Responsibilities

Perform Risk Assessments (RAs) on new and existing processes
Prepare and present reports on EHS performance and status to stakeholders
Partner across departments to ensure effective change management execution
Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen events
Develop, implement, and sustain EHS programs
Monitor incident trends and provide data-driven recommendations as an EHS SME
Maintain waste management processes and environmental management programs
Lead EHS initiatives focused on risk reduction, ergonomics, and waste reduction
Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and safety ownership
Support EHS Committee activities and Global Safety initiatives
Ensure compliance with MIOSHA, EGLE, FDA, and applicable regulatory requirements
Coordinate and deliver training for safety champion teams
Execute and sustain 6S programs across the site
Perform ergonomic evaluations and implement improvements
Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling and medical surveillance programs
Ensure compliance in authorized radiation worker areas
Collaborate with teams operating in cleanroom environments