Senior Environment Specialist

Grifols; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols in California seeks a Senior Environmental Specialist to develop, drive and sustain a comprehensive Environmental program ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a strong culture of environmental and health & safety protection.

The role emphasizes ISO 14001 implementation, training, audits, KPI reporting and cross‑functional collaboration with Safety teams. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in EHS, preferably in biotech/pharma, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in E, H&S, preferably in a Biotech/Pharma manufacturing environment.
• Equivalency: related experience or education may substitute for degree plus experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Implement the regulatory compliance program including monitoring completion of regulatory activities and implementing compliance inspections and audits.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Environmental management system for ISO 14001.
• Assist with the Environmental training program implementation.
• Collaborate with Safety Teams to promote environmental and safety culture and conduct walkthroughs with Managers and employees.
• Monitor and report Environmental KPIs and updates to the Corporate Environment Department.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Results driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The Senior Environment Specialist will help develop, drive and sustain a comprehensive Environmental program that ensures regulatory compliance and promotes a strong culture of environmental, and health & safety protection.

Responsibilities

• Implement the regulatory compliance program including monitoring completion of regulatory activities and implementing compliance inspections and audits
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Environmental management system for ISO 14001
• Assist with the implementation of the Environmental training program
• Work with Safety Teams to promote a strong environmental and safety culture, and conduct walkthroughs with Managers and employees
• Assist with monitoring and reporting Environmental KPI's, and updates to the Corporate Environment Department
• Promote opportunities for improvement and environmental goals
• Assist with internal and external Environmental audits
• Communicate and train on any new compliance obligations that could affect other departments
• Assist with maintaining accurate Environmental database for corrective action tracking
• Assist with the Environmental sustainability targets and objectives. Assist with Capital, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities projects
• Conduct incident investigations as needed
• Help manage Environmental programs in Air Emissions, Hazardous Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater, SPCC, Biological Waste; Co‑ordinate all waste collection and disposal programs
• Maintain current required training including, RCRA, DOT, and Hazmat Tech training
• Participate on emergency response team

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Must have excellent leadership and influencing skills;
• Demonstrated problem solving and program management skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Results driven with a passion for safety;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and excel in dynamic working teams

Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in E, H&S, preferably in a Biotech/Pharma manufacturing environment
• Equivalency: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience, an equivalency could include 7 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.

Occupational Demands: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits or stands for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Interacts with others; relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.

The estimated pay scale for Senior Environmental Specialist role based in California, is $97,165.00 - $130,000.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities

to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley Bl Mfg Plant - LA, CA

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