Associate Manager - Environmental, Health, and Safety

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; Cheyenne (WY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health / Omnicare is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety professional to lead regulatory compliance, waste management, and sustainability programs across facilities. You will conduct audits, lead investigations, and drive CAPAs while training operations teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in EHS, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Hybrid schedule in Kentucky preferred with comprehensive CVS benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a regulated industry.
• 2+ years of experience with OSHA and EPA.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the continental United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and local regulations.
• Oversee hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, and medical waste management.
• Develop and implement environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, CAPAs, and safety programs.
• Deliver EHS training and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory reporting

Root cause analysis

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), DOT (Department of Transportation), and applicable state and local regulations.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts to operations.
  • Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
  • Manage environmental permits, licenses, registrations, and reporting requirements.

• Pharmaceutical & Hazardous Waste Management

  • Oversee hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, controlled substance waste, regulated medical waste, and sharps management programs.
  • Coordinate waste vendor activities, manifests, exception reporting, and compliance documentation.
  • Monitor waste generation trends and identify opportunities for risk reduction and program improvements.

• Environmental Programs

  • Manage environmental compliance programs, including spill prevention, contingency planning, emergency response, and environmental reporting.
  • Support EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act) Tier II, hazardous materials, and environmental permit compliance activities.
  • Develop and implement environmental sustainability and waste-reduction initiatives.

• Safety & Risk Management

  • Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and compliance evaluations.
  • Lead incident, injury, near miss, spill, and environmental release investigations.
  • Perform root cause analyses and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
  • Track and trend EHS performance metrics and communicate findings to leadership.

• Training & Employee Engagement

  • Develop and deliver EHS training programs.
  • Ensure completion and documentation of required compliance training.
  • Provide guidance and technical support to operations, facilities, and leadership teams.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture through communication, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Emergency Preparedness

  • Maintain emergency response, spill response, and business continuity programs.
  • Coordinate preparedness activities for severe weather, environmental incidents, and other emergencies.
  • Serve as an EHS resource during emergency events and regulatory reporting activities.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a regulated industry, including experience with environmental compliance, waste management, regulatory reporting, audits, and/or investigations.
• 2+ years of experience working with OSHA and EPA.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time within the continental United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule out of the Glasgow, KY office.
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
• Possesses at least one of the following certifications:
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
  • CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
  • CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing multi-site environmental compliance programs.
• Strong analytical and root cause investigation skills.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and compliance management systems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Management, or related field.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$46,988.00 - $122,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/25/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.