Senior Program Manager - Environmental and Occupational Safety

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 Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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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 Europe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive environmental and occupational safety program for our European operations.

• Conduct regular risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation measures to proactively address safety concerns.

• Lead cross-functional teams to create and implement 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.

• 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience building a compliance program in EHS and OSH from the ground up.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritise.

• Regulatory knowledge across the European region (Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom)

• Organised 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 German and English languages required.

• Fluency in French language is desirable.

• Flexible to travel within Europe regularly (up to 50%)

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

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