Manager II, EHS - Jayuya

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

• Responsible for managing the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability including Security and Industrial Hygiene programs at the plant.
• Responsible for developing and implementing procedures related to EHS that effectively control EHS risk to the organization and participate in EHS&S projects to add value to the company and to aid in regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the manager, coach, and strategic planner of the facility’s EHS program; assist facility SLT in meeting its responsibility for ensuring the facility complies with all applicable EHS requirements; communicate with management and obtain feedback regarding program development and implementation; notify the Corporate EHS representative of significant legal and technical EHS issues.

What you'll be doing

• Acts as company representative in dealing with government agencies on environmental, health and safety matters affecting the plant.
• Develop and cultivate a team environment among EHS members and all facility areas.
• Direct and coordinate site Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability programs and compliances of ISO 14001/45001 standards.
• Ensuring that non-routine and routine operations are consistent with all EHS regulations, permits and Baxter standards.
• Analyze potential safety and environmental consequences of non-routine operations and projects before conducting any such activities that have not been previously analyzed. Lead and develop the site EHS MOC (Management of Change) program.
• Promote and develop EHS networking and internal resources management among all Baxter PR facilities.
• Ensure transport of licensed material according to all applicable DOT requirements.
• Ensure accurate disposal of hazardous/non-hazardous wastes.
• Maintain an up-to-date compliance EHS calendar and timely submission of required documents and renewal requirements.
• Ensure that when EHS non-conformances or program weaknesses are identified, root causes are evaluated, and corrective actions are developed, implemented, **detailed** and tracked to closure.
• Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control practices and programs.
• Develop Sustainability, Environmental, Safety and Industrial Hygiene, Threat Management (BCP) written procedures in accordance with federal and state government requirements and security procedures in line with Baxter Corporate requirements.
• Leads accident and/or incidents statistics and trends making recommendations for corrective actions.
• Leads and develops emergency procedures for the facility, including fire, environmental conditions, hurricane procedures and other natural disasters.
• Keeps informed on the latest the developments in federal and state safety and environmental laws likely to affect the facility.

What you'll bring

Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering with 10+ years of professional environmental, safety and Industrial Hygiene experience in manufacturing industry.

Strong environmental experience with emphasis on wastewater, storm water, air and RCRA programs. Knowledge and experience on security management including DHS (Department of Homeland Security) regulations. Professional certifications preferred (CSP, CIH, PE, etc.).

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

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