The EHS Manager is someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical implementation, engage with a diverse workforce effectively, actively participate in operational activities, and drive positive cultural change to ensure the highest standards of environmental, health, and safety across the organization.
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**Key Responsibilities**:
Strategic Management:
- Advise and support Directors and Senior Leadership to fulfill their due diligence and duty of care obligations outlined in legislation.
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Guide leadership focus through performance metrics and trend analysis to enhance program effectiveness.
- Establish priority focus areas for risk reduction strategy, aligning actions with business KPIs.
- Design, develop, and execute safety initiatives tailored to meet the needs of the business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into business processes and decision-making.
Operational Management:
- Implement risk management programs to assess defences, identify improvement opportunities, and prioritize solutions.
- Engage People leaders to reinforce positive safety behaviours through Genba walks and other engagement strategies.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Operationalize EHS Management systems, ensuring front-line leaders take ownership of framework elements.
- Lead event analysis for investigations, including near misses and injuries, and drive corrective actions.
- Manage workers' compensation and injury management, including return to work coordination.
- Coordinate incident investigation and reporting processes to prevent recurrence and improve overall safety performance.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, customer inquiries, and third-party auditors regarding EHS matters.
EHS Management System:
- Facilitate and coordinate the global EHS framework for local compliance.
- Participate as an auditor in Governance/Business Level audits.
- Represent the business on global initiatives, facilitating communication with regional EHS peers.
- Stay abreast of emerging EHS trends and regulations, recommending enhancements to EHS programs, and make recommendations.
Training & Qualifications:
- Develop EH&S Training Plans aligned with annual Objectives and Targets.
- Ensure staff are trained and certified to meet GEHC, State, and National safety requirements.
- Provide training and educational programs on EHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Cultural Uplift:
- The EHS manager plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization.
- Organize safety awareness campaigns, recognition programs for safe behavior, and regular safety meetings to keep safety top of mind for all employees.
- Foster a positive safety culture through effective communication, training, and recognition programs.
- Commitment to leading by example and promoting behaviours that reinforce a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
- Ability to collaborate with operational teams to integrate EHS considerations into day to day processes and decision making
Quality Specific Goals
- Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
- Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in EHS management, preferably in the medical device industry.
- Strong knowledge of local regulations and industry standards related to EHS.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Certification in EHS (e.g., CSP, CIH, CMIOSH) preferred.
- Experience in workers' compensation management and return to work coordination is advantageous.
**Key Skills and Capabilities**:
- Proficiency in utilizing data driven insights to identify areas of improvement and optimise EHS performance at the operational level.
- Leadership skills to inspire and empower employees to prioritize safety and wellness as core values.
- Capacity to translate strategic goals into actionable plans and initiatives that drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.
- Adaptability to work effectively with diverse teams across different departments, locations, and cultural backgrounds.
- Capability to communicate EHS policies, procedures, and expectations clearly and con