Sr. Manager, EHS

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

Responsible for the administration of 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 foster 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. Manage 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 proper 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, documented and tracked to closure.

• Identify, develop and actively participate in all environmental, health, safety and security capital projects.

• Develops EHS&S safety culture philosophy for the facility.

• Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control practices and programs.

• Promote goals and objectives in the sustainability, environmental, health and safety area that affects the facility.

• 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.

• Provides training on environmental, safety and industrial hygiene areas to plant personnel as required.

• Manages accident and/or incidents statistics and trends making recommendations for corrective actions.

• Manages 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.

• Assists SLT to understand PRASA, DNR, OSHA and EPA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling PRASA, DNR, OSHA and EPA compliance, inspections and citations.

• Investigates serious injuries in conjunction with line and staff personnel.Notifies top management of pertinent details.

• Manages all security operations, including supervision of the security force of the facility.

• Develops and manages the EHS annual budget.

• Develops and manages security guidelines and procedures according to Baxter philosophy.

• Supervises and administers the facility access control system.

• Observe confidentiality and data privacy rules at all time.

• The employee is required to use the appropriate Safety Equipment that Baxter requires to comply with all Safety and Security rules (in Regulated Areas), such as: safety glasses, safety shoes, uniform, special safety suit, gloves,

  ear plugs, safety stairs, etc.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering is required.

• Masters Degree preferred

• 7+ 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.)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, internal and external audits, and other departments.  Fully bilingual in Spanish and English languages.

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• cGMP's Training is a must, Explosive license desirable, Professional Engineer desirable, Member of "CIAPR" of P.R. desirable and other certificates, or exams that the immediate supervisor refers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (with the appropriate safety equipment that company provides). 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; extreme heat; explosives; and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually

loud.

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

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