EHS Professional

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Kalamazoo - Kilgore Roadtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
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Michigan
** Environmental Health & Safety 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.
** POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
*** 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.
** TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
*** 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.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*** 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…