EHS Professional

POSITION SUMMARY

As a part of the GMS Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Team, the Environmental Health & Safety Professional will develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety programs:

• In accordance with federal, state, and local regulation.
• In accordance with Zoetis policies and guidelines.
• To minimize the impact of site operations on the surrounding community.
• To ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

• Monitor and investigate work areas, practices, and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions, materials, and behaviors.
• Gather hazard and risk assessment data on raw materials and products.
• Maintain an awareness of regulatory developments and internal Zoetis requirements and assess the impact on operations.
• Review, update, and maintain all core site Health & Safety regulatory programs (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication), ensuring they remain compliant, current, and aligned with best-in-class standards.
• Update associated EHS training, SOPs, and documentation to comply with internal and regulatory standards.
• Lead Contractor Safety Management, including onboarding, permitting, and field oversight.
• Maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and support FM Global recommendations.
• Provide EHS support for site projects and capital work, including design reviews and safety requirements.
• Support incident investigations (injuries, equipment damages, near misses), corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Complete required training and seek out additional training to enhance program compliance and improvements.
• Effectively communicate the status of EHS programs via training, reports, metrics, etc.
• Organize and prioritize work schedule to meet project and task deadlines.
• Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member. Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.
• Provides/conducts instructor‑led training.
• Evaluate emerging and established technologies for potential implementation at Kalamazoo GMS sites.
• Maintain foundational knowledge and understanding of Right First Time/Lean tools and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they relate to Kalamazoo GMS operations.
• Periodically work off‑shifts, to support Health & Safety related activities for off‑shift colleagues.
• Colleague may be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.
• Embraces change and views challenges as an opportunity for continuous process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated strengths in the following capabilities: public speaking, communication, coaching, training/education, problem‑solving and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, coupled with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement including the development and implementation of best practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate with various departments across the organization on Health & Safety issues.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ability to learn and effectively utilize Zoetis systems including but not limited to SAP, PAS/X, LIMS, Veeva Vault.
• Demonstrated success in championing change.

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Environmental Health & Safety related field, engineering, chemistry, or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in Health & Safety or other relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining regulatory programs (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, RCRA, PSM if applicable)
• Proven ability to assess workplace hazards, conduct incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
• Experience developing, delivering, and tracking EHS training.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (JSA/JHA, process hazard analysis, exposure assessments)
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and supporting audits or inspections.
• Strong ability to interpret regulations, standards, and technical information.
• Practical experience with…