We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of MarsScience & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Job Purpose/Overview

The Environmental & Occupational Safety Program Sr. Manager plays an essential role in upholding Antech’s commitment to the environment in which we operate. By spearheading the development and management of environmental and occupational safety programs, this role ensures compliance with regulatory standards while proactively identifying and mitigating risk across all facets of our operations. Through strategic leadership and collaborative partnerships, the Sr. Program Manager fosters a culture of safety, ultimately safeguarding our people, our communities, and the sustainability of our business throughout North America.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lives and exemplifies the Five Principles within self.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive environmental and occupational safety program in the United States and Canada.
Has a working knowledge of state specific and provincial EHS and OSH programs and can effectively guide leaders to exceed the minimum requirements for operation by inspiring a connection with the Mars Principle of Sustainability and the Associate Concept.

Conduct regular risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation measures to proactively address safety concerns.
Lead cross-functional teams to create and operationalize effective environmental, health, and safety EHS initiatives.
Provide worksite (hub, lab, and other) level support as needed to build, execute, and maintain the EHS program & initiatives
Collaborate closely with key internal departments such as Legal, Associate relations, Operations, Business Partners, Talent and Learning, and Quality Assurance to ensure alignment and support for EHS objectives.
Build strong working relationships with other internal departments: Legal, Associate Relations, Operations, Business partners, Talent and Learning, Quality Assurance, and others…
Establish and maintain record-keeping practices to track safety incidents, inspections, training, and compliance documentation.
Lead investigations into workplace and environmental safety incidents, violations, and inquiries, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely resolution.
Provide regular updates and communicate effectively with the senior leadership team, People & Organization, and other teams, within Antech.
Other job duties as assigned.

We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every associate has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar credentials are highly desirable.
Master’s degree in environmental health safety and/or Occupational Health and Safety is highly preferred.
5+ years of related experience in program management in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety if certified as a CSP or CIH or carries a master’s degree.
Candidates without certification or a master’s degree should have 7+ years of experience in program management in EHS.
Experience building a compliance program in EHS and OSH from the ground up.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Master of influencing without authority.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize.
Regulatory knowledge across the North American region (US + Canada)
Strong passion for helping people and animals.
Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients and management is required.
The ability to potentially work remotely with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Fluency in the English language required.
Fluency in French language is desirable.

Travel

Percent of time: Approximately 30-50%

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.
The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Fluency in the English language and the ability to communicate via the telephone and in person.
The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.
The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers, and overhead lighting.
Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent.
Some work with OSHA approved vented hoods in the laboratory with formalin fixed and fresh tissue specimens.
Frequent use of personal protective equipment will be necessary to complete job duties.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The associate may be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the internet.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $130,180-162,725 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more:

Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)
Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
Several other health and wellness benefits

We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers

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