Manager I, EHS

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we strive to provide world-class healthcare solutions and make a meaningful difference in the global community. As the Manager I, EHS, you will be instrumental in making sure our operations uphold the highest environmental, health, and safety criteria. This position goes beyond a typical role; it is an occasion to promote safety culture in our manufacturing facilities and contribute to a safer, healthier world.

In this capacity, you will formulate, enact, and supervise all environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene programs and policies. You will function as the spark for cultural change within the organization, balancing motivators and consequences to accomplish excellent safety standards. You will coordinate with external regulatory officials, ensuring our adherence to corporate and government regulations. Your proficiency will deliver the vital resources, training, and suggestions to realize our Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems goals and objectives.

• Develop strategies for cultural changes in safety and build programs to heighten safety and environmental protection awareness at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure alignment with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs by implementing systems to control safety risks and support continuous improvement.
• Proactively develop and implement waste reduction, energy, water, and BeWell@Baxter programs in coordination with the plant management team.
• Provide mentorship and support for Corporate Responsibility initiatives, including education and community outreach programs.
• Coordinate the plant's Medical Office and supervise the personnel in charge, providing technical mentorship as needed.
• Complete EHS risk analysis across all facility areas, developing preventive actions to mitigate risks.
• Implement effective EHS Risk Management through risk identification, assessment, and control measures, including a robust PPE program and an ergonomics strategy.
• Establish and monitor area performance indicators, conducting monthly Safety meetings with plant leadership to review metrics and initiatives.
• Support corporate and divisional Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with national and corporate EHS legislation.
• Ensure conformance to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Keep the facility’s environmental permits up to date, directing operations in accordance with new EHS-related permits.
• Develop and ensure emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment by providing ergonomically built furniture and tools.

• BS in Engineering (Environmental, Industrial, Chemical) or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred in Environmental, Industrial Safety, or Industrial Hygiene.
• 10+ years of experience in the EHS field within an industrial environment.
• Professional development courses in Occupational Health, Fire Prevention, Industrial Safety, Environmental Protection, Waste Management, and Industrial Hygiene.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across functions.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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