Job Description

The Director, EHS is a key member of the site leadership team working within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This individual will manage a team and activities to ensure alignment with health and safety guidelines and processes, while ensuring compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards. In this role, the EHS leader will work with site leadership to rapidly bring innovative new products to market and sustain operations for a substantial portfolio of novel medical devices. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated mastery of EHS standards and bring a creative approach to addressing a challenging manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and oversee the work in multiple areas while ensuring compliance with the EHS procedures, local government regulations policies and programs and industry standards; Accountable for plant's annual EHS performance goals, budget, training (e.g., regulatory) and communications programs. Manage the EHS system to assure continuous compliance and improvement of the EHS certifications. Serve as lead person with local authorities on all EHS matters and as the EHS Management Representative.
• Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
• Work with plant leadership to develop operational strategy. Collaborate and align with Corporate EHS and GSC team in driving standardized EHS programs. Partner with cross-functional groups/resources to achieve tactical execution of business objectives
• Set and lead the implementation of strategic processes that align with key business strategies. Establish EHS plant strategy to include related certifications and programs (e.g., ergonomics, occupational health, accident reduction, hazardous material handling) that align with plant strategy
• Lead in all EHS regulatory inspections, evaluate and provide follow up with the implementation of the corrective and preventive actions encountered during inspections
• Establish process to ensure the investigation of accidents and safety violations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Plan and direct complex projects and activities with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables. Lead in identifying EHS risks, developing mitigation strategies, defining alternative solutions, and resolving issues in collaboration with cross-functional and/or matrixed teams
• Perform data and statistical analysis in order to prepare and submit required EHS reporting to management team and Corporate EHS as well as publishing metrics at the plant
• Manage 3rd party contractors related to the EHS aspects initiatives
• Manage the emergency response team and nursing office; Partner closely with HR on related issues and programs (e.g., disability, wellness)
• Drive sustainability and environmental related efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS)
• Other incidental duties

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and relevant EHS experience

• Demonstrated track record in people management

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s Degree in a related field and 10-12 years of relevant EHS experience

• Experience working in a regulated industry
• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of EHS procedures while identifying applications of functional knowledge and existing methodologies to complex problems
• Expert understanding of related environmental regulations (e.g., Air, water, waste, energy)
• Expert understanding of general industry OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and ISO regulations
• Expert knowledge of financial mechanism that relates to EHS (e.g., budgeting)
• Demonstrated ability to manage one or more teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of EHS to the business
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Frequently interacts with internal and external management and senior-level stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and/or contractual clarifications
• Lead briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
• Require the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

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