Senior EHS Manager, Global Compliance & Safety

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety leader to develop, implement, and monitor programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports all divisions globally while focusing on the Abbott Park site.

The position oversees the local environmental program, liaises with regulators, develops training, conducts audits, and provides guidance to EHS staff and management on sustainability and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field with both hands on and program management experience.
• Ability to navigate and interpret EHS regulations.
• Expected to function with little direction and independently drive complex projects to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the local environmental program to ensure Divisional personnel implement and maintain the ongoing program in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and submit ongoing regulatory compliance documents related to various air/water/waste/community right to know/other regulatory programs.
• Serves as primary liaison with environmental regulators for air, water and waste, for all needs such as permitting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develops and provides training (air, water, waste, internal management standards, technical programs, sustainability goals) for employees locally and globally.
• Works independently most of the time and uses judgment in data analysis to develop and design solutions to difficult EHS problems.
• Serves as a resource to division management and EHS staff on matters relating to environmental compliance, sustainability, and general safety.
• Provides on call support for EHS emergencies in Lake County.
• Conducts ISO 14001 /ISO45001 gap assessments and internal audits.
• Provides day-to-day management oversight of EHS Sr. Specialist, while also working independently to solve day-to-day problems.
• Applies professional experience and education to develop innovative and practical solutions to local and Divisional challenges.
• Supports facility Emergency Response, Fire Plan and release reporting actions.
• Complies with U.S. EPA regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Mantains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory navigation

Project management

Verbal and written communications

Independent initiative

Education

B.S. Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

Abbott Park, IL is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety leader to develop, implement, and monitor programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports all divisions globally while focusing on the Abbott Park site.

The position oversees the local environmental program, liaises with regulators, develops training, conducts audits, and provides guidance to EHS staff and management on sustainability and safety initiatives.