Location: Richmond,IL, USA
Leica Biosystems' mission of Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.
Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges.
The EHS Manager for Leica Biosystems Richmond is responsible for the success of the site's EHS Management System and compliance with all relevant regulatory authorities. This site has multiple EHS programs to support manufacturing and warehousing operations and is positioned to become a Danaher Best in Class facility.
This is an on-site position located at our Richmond Manufacturing facility located in Richmond, IL. You will be a part of the Site Operations Team and report to the Sr. Director, Manufacturing and Operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative role and want to work to build a world-class Environmental Health & Safety organization-read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Develop, implement, and lead EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance, incident prevention/reduction, and cost control/reduction
* Build a culture of EHS excellence, team collaboration, and DBS integration driving continuous improvement.
* Lead EHS focused kaizens and leverage Lean tools to drive internal job hazard analysis/4E hazard control risk assessment program
* Manage EHS KPIs and action plans to drive continuous improvement; Deliver routine safety updates to Site Leadership Team to gain leadership support and alignment
* Facilitate and participate in facility safety and sub-team committees as directed by the site EHS Manager
* Collaborate with diverse teams at the local site and with other EHS professionals globally
The essential requirements of the job include:
* Bachelors or Masters Degree with a focus in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, or other related science/engineering degree preferred
* A minimum 3+ years of practical environmental, health & safety management experience involving EHS program development & implementation
* Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously with demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
* Strong communication, presentation, training, analytical and organizational skills
* Strong Microsoft Office Skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.
* A natural leader who can build followership to improve EHS performance
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
* Industrial hygiene, Ergonomics, ILEPA air emissions and water discharge permits, hazardous waste regulations
* One or more safety-related professional certifications (CIH, ASP, CSP or working toward certification)
* Experience working in a manufacturing setting and FDA-regulated industry
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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