Laborie Medical Technologies Corp
EHS Specialist
TLDR
Lead EHS compliance and strategy through systematic processes and continuous improvement projects at Laborie's new site, enhancing EHS performance and safety culture.
We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.
At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We’re Looking For:
This position is responsible for leading EHS compliance and strategy for our new Maple Grove MN site and for supporting the transition from Minnetonka MN and Plymouth MN to Maple Grove. The EHS Specialist will develop EHS site goals, in conjunction with Corporate EHS and the site managers, as well as lead EHS strategy execution. This person will ensure EHS compliance, develop and implement systematic processes, and direct continuous improvement projects that will steadily improve EHS performance.
About the Role:
- Support the transition to new site including contractor management, risk identification/mitigation, and the development of site EHS compliance programs.
- Implement an EHS management system consistent with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Identify and obtain required EHS operating permits and licenses.
- Implement processes for collection of required EHS and Sustainability data for internal and external reporting.
- Daily support EHS support of operations and maintenance activities, support establishment of a safety-first culture through shop-floor interaction, risk identification/prevention, focused-recognition, and two-way communication.
- Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in safe behaviors, environmental aspects, ergonomics, and chemical management and serve as SME for core occupational health and safety programs, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness/response.
- Manage Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements to ensure regulatory compliance regarding hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree. Preferred concentrations include Safety Sciences, Occupational Safety, or a closely related field
- 3+ years of experience in EHS program development, implementation, and onsite EHS leadership
- Working knowledge of USEPA, MPCA, OSHA, MNOSHA regulations
- Excellent leadership and program/project management experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Medical Device or comparable industry experience strongly preferred
- Implementing and leading EHS management systems consistent with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Ergonomic workstation design, evaluation, and improvement
- Contractor management experience
- Radiation safety experience
- Behavior based safety program implementation
Why Laborie:
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
- Awarded Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
Health and Wellness Programs
Health and Wellness Programs and Events
Paid Time Off
Paid time off and paid volunteer time
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp develops and advances specialized medical technologies focused on preserving and restoring human dignity. Their innovative solutions cater to healthcare providers, aiding in safe deliveries and the treatment of pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions.
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