Environmental Health & Safety Leader

GE HealthCare (United States); Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Wisconsin is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety professional to lead site programs and partner with global EHS teams to improve compliance and performance.

You will implement EHS processes, manage audits, investigations, and stakeholder communication, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing facility; the role requires strong leadership and practical problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of EHS experience.
• Experience managing hazardous waste and other environmental compliance programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute GE HealthCare EHS programs and processes.
• Provide guidance on applicable EHS regulations and compliance expectations.
• Partner with global EHS team and site leadership to manage inspections, training, monitoring, and sampling.
• Drive EHS compliance through audits, process and equipment reviews, and site inspections.
• Lead injury and illness prevention efforts, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA plans.
• Lead site risk identification, elimination, and reduction initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day EHS support for the manufacturing facility.
• Use data and sound judgment to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and support EHS decisions.
• Build partnerships across functions and provide guidance to team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our team as an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional and help create a safer, more compliant workplace. You’ll partner with site leaders and global EHS teams to lead safety programs, reduce workplace risks, support environmental compliance, and continuously improve site EHS performance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute GE HealthCare EHS programs and processes, including maintaining site-specific EHS documentation and plans.
• Provide guidance on applicable EHS regulations, requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Partner with the global EHS team and site leadership to manage compliance activities, including inspections, training, monitoring, and sampling.
• Drive EHS compliance through audits, process and equipment reviews, and routine site inspections.
• Lead injury and illness prevention efforts, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action plans.
• Lead site risk identification, elimination, and reduction initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day EHS support for the manufacturing facility.
• Use technical expertise, data, and sound judgment to identify issues, evaluate solutions, and support EHS decisions.
• Build strong partnerships across functions and provide guidance and support to team members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of EHS experience.
• Experience managing hazardous waste and other environmental compliance programs.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven project and program management skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience supporting or managing sites that are Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) certified.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with strong leadership skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with site leadership, employees, and external resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, document, and successfully execute EHS programs and initiatives.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.