Description
Job Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer is responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs within a medical device manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting a culture of safety through proactive measures, employee training, incident investigation, and continuous improvement initiatives, all while prioritizing the quality and safety of medical products.
The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will develop corporate safety and health programs as well as coordinate safety training programs to include Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
Responsibilities (Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job)
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay updated on all applicable OSHA, FDA, and state/local EHS regulations, ensuring the facility adheres to all compliance requirements.
- Conduct regular compliance audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues.
- Manage permits and reporting related to environmental impact.
- Safety Program Development and Implementation:
- Works in partnership with site management, associates and outside agencies to implement strategies, policies, and services to increase employee safety & reduce organization risks that are right sized for the organization to deliver impact.
- Manages and executes Inogen’s safety program, policies, and procedures for all locations.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, social, and corporate governance policies and procedures.
- Lead local efforts around company EHS initiatives, such as Contractor Compliance (IPCC), internal EHS self-audit (Key Element Surveys), Environmental Compliance audits, Energy Control Program (ECP / LOTO), etc.
- Provides safety training for all employees to meet OSHA, Hazardous Waste procedures, CPR/First Aid, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), employee safety orientation, ergonomics, heavy equipment operation, and avoidance of communicable disease.
- Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs including safety procedures, incident reporting, hazard analysis, and corrective action plans.
- Lead the development and delivery of safety training programs for all levels of employees, covering topics like PPE usage, machine safety, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response.
- Oversee the implementation of safety protocols for new equipment and processes.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential workplace hazards.
- Develop and implement preventative measures to mitigate identified risks.
- Investigate incidents and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Employee Engagement and Safety Culture:
- Influence and foster a positive safety culture through open communication, employee engagement, and leadership involvement.
- Encourage employees to report safety concerns and participate in safety committees.
- Promote safety awareness campaigns and initiatives.
- Environmental Management:
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, social, and corporate governance policies and procedures.
- Develop and manage environmental programs to minimize waste generation, properly dispose of hazardous materials, and comply with environmental regulations.
- Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Track and analyze EHS data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Generate regular reports for management on EHS performance, including key metrics and compliance status.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees at all levels.
- High attention to detail.
- Effective conflict resolution.
- Analytical problem-solving skills.
- Solutions-oriented problem solver.
- Proven investigative nature, self-directed individual that is good at identifying opportunities, educating themselves and developing skills to implement solutions.
- Ability to work on teams and autonomously with little to no outside direction at times.
- Demonstrated experience presenting training material in front of an audience, in both virtual and in person forums.
- Demonstrated experience providing leadership on safety or environmental programs.
- Ability to conduct thorough investigations, analyze data, and implement corrective actions.
- In-Depth knowledge of OSHA standards and reporting requirements.
Qualifications (Experience and Education)
- Bachelor's degree in safety science, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or a related field. (Required)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant EHS certification (Preferred)
- Proven experience in EHS management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry. (7-10 years Preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software. (Required)
- Intermediate knowledge and proficiency of local, state, and federal regulations, (Required)
- Advanced knowledge/proficiency of Environmental Health, Worker’s Compensation, ADA, and OSHA standards, (Required)
- A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
