Sr Manager, EHS

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development.

This position is responsible for developing strategy and implementing the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability Programs.  This position will lead and complete safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability efforts. This position will be responsible for establishing and coordinating health and safety standards.  This position will select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function by performing the following duties:

• Responsible EHS operations at the Grand Island NY site.
• Leads strategic EHS & well-rounded initiatives or projects as an expert and project lead in collaboration with internal collaborators and customers.
• Develops, maintains, and implements safety policies and procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal and corporate requirements. This site includes manufacturing, distribution center/warehouses, specialized labs and offices.
• Ensures compliance with EHS and Facilities regulations and codes.
• Acts as primary point of contact to applicable regulatory agencies and government authorities.
• Leads the employee safety training program to include developing and delivering training curricula, and selection/evaluation of outside consultants or trainers where necessary
• Ensures accurate management of the hazardous waste and emergency response programs
• Reviews the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased for production, engineering, and R&D to include maintaining the library of SDS’s
• Ensures emergency response activities are performed
• Drives productivity and cost savings in the accumulation, collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste seeking to achieving zero waste status at the site
• Drives quality delivery, productivity and cost savings of all EHS operations
• Establishes and leads comprehensive ergonomics programs
• Develops and leads site EHS budget
• Conducts site audits for compliance with company global standards
• Leads and influences day-to-day programs such as new employee orientation and regulatory record keeping/reporting
• Coordinates the administration of company compliance and regulatory permits. Prepares applications, interprets regulations and adapts written programs as necessary. Represents company to regulatory agencies on EHS matters
• Reviews metrics and conduct trend analysis
• Implements programs and strategy in line with/by Global Facilities and Global Security & Business Continuity plan (BCM)
• Shares knowledge, skills and implements best practice across the function.
• Supervises utilities spending and drives energy/water/gas conservation initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in safety, environmental management, and/or sustainability engineering field.
• Must have detailed knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
• Requires a minimum of 10+ years of proven experience in an environmental, health, and safety, related discipline and technical/practical knowledge of EHS regulations, codes, and guidelines.
• A minimum of 5+ years supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards.
• Demonstrated ability to determine training needs, coordinate and/or conduct training.
• Leadership skills to take charge and initiate actions to inspire change.
• Must possess the analytical qualities to make sound decisions decision, through the conceptualization and evaluation of different courses of action to meet or exceed operational goals. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including the ability to interact with outside regulatory agencies.
• Showed talent with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentations required.
• Technical and practical knowledge of biotechnology, research and development and/or manufacturing is highly recommended, or a willingness to quickly become proficient is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in engineering or science a plus.
• Professional certification: CSP, CIH, CHMM strongly recommended.
• Ability to influence others without authority.
• Results oriented
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Anticipates needs and problems while crafting solutions.
• Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the status quo.
•  Greets challenge and change as opportunity.
• Has courage and confidence to take risks and learn from mistakes.
• Inspires, motivates and collaborates with others.
• The ability to effectively shift priorities and work at a rapid pace required.

Physical Requirements:

Many duties are performed while sitting at a desk or conference room, (e.g., operating a computer, using a telephone, or writing and analyzing data and/or reports, attending meetings). In addition, walking or standing within the office area is required for conducting inspections, drills, participating in agency inspections, conducting EHS audits, assisting and may serve as an incident commander in ERT activities. Preferably able to be respirator certified and be able to wear protective equipment required during emergency response to a chemical spill. Travel may be required.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $135,000.00–$150,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards