GSA Commercial EHS Manager (m/f/d)

We are recruiting for a Commercial EHS Manager (m/f/d) within Stryker GSA region, and we are looking for someone who can lead the hands-on elements, drive strategic objectives, and lead the entire EHS function across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland!

The Commercial EHS Manager (m/f/d) will bring EHS leadership and direction to the team and is responsible for the commercial EHS program implementation to the workforce (office, warehouse, kitting/distribution and remote/field employees).

Lead, drive, inspect and evaluate the EHS system looking continuously at improvements that can be made.

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of site operations and detailed processes and ensure key risks are well-understood and mitigated through the site Management System and action plans

• Has the ability to positively influence with Commercial Leadership and stakeholders.

• Responsible for implementing, developing and leading the EHS initiatives within the GSA Commercial Business

• Develop policies, procedures and assessments that ensure a local EHS management system is in place to reduce risk

• Develop, deploy, and monitor the Global EHS strategic goals across the GSA Commercial Business.

• Ensures, in accordance with the corporate guidelines, the implementation, updating, review and auditing of the company's EHS systems and processes

• Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections, monitors hazardous waste removal vendors, and may assist in consolidating hazardous wastes (chemical, radioactive, and/or medical)

• Interacting with a variety of departments and conducting training where required

• Monitors environmental compliance and maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies

• Recommends corrective action where environmental health and safety improvements exist.

• Leads accident/incident investigations and carries out analysis of accident/incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvements

• Can present findings to local and global leadership teams with compelling evidence to support recommendations

• Conducts safety audits both internally and externally

• Provides safety support and advice, including supervision of the preparation of plans and procedures for initial contract start-up activities

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field

• Experience supporting a Radiation Safety Program

• 6+ years of experience in EHS in a commercial/MedTech environment. Industry certifications such as NOBOSH, ASP, CSP, CHMM a plus

• Knowledge of EHS regulations and experience working with regulatory agencies

• Be adept at working under pressure and demonstrate the ability to confidently make decisions with incomplete or conflicting data applying sound judgment and good reasoning skills

• High proficiency with standard office programs such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Ability to manipulate, analyze, and summarize data to provide key insights and develop strategic and tactical plans

• Interact and support at all organizational levels, both internal and external to the company.  Work effectively and efficiently in both team-based and independent working environments to add value to the organization

• Collect and analyze data using commercial and in-house platforms.  Effectively communicate information to verify compliance and continuous improvement efforts.

• Develop and implement EHS programs, strategies, and standards based on global and local needs

• Conduct EHS assessments and facilitate assurance processes for commercial locations

We have signed the Diversity Charter and are proud to be part of this initiative to promote diversity in the workplace. Because diversity is important to us!
We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity.