EHS Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

About Abbott

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our location in Scarborough, ME currently has an opportunity for an EHS Manager. An EHS professional who, working with little or no supervision, applies advanced EHS knowledge, to complete complex assignments and interact with customers. Is solutions-minded in planning, directing and completing EHS assignments. Serves as a subject matter expert for select Abbott EHS management and technical standards. Contributes to the development of entry level EHS professionals by sharing good practices and personal knowledge.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Identifies plans and conducts complex and/or large-size projects.
• Managing multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines.
• Performs feasibility studies related to project alternatives.
• Maintains project controls and reporting for cost, scope and schedule; developing execution plan and contingency plan if necessary.
• Understands the business requirements and possible impacts, and has a thorough knowledge of the stakeholder needs and EHS compliance when developing a project scope
• Benchmarks internally and externally.
• Keeps abreast of current EHS trends and practices.
• Executes, and / or directs EHS programs or projects.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in their field of expertise.
• Directs major projects requiring origination and application of new and unique approaches.
• Conceptualizes complete solutions for novel or complex problems; integrates regulatory and operational needs;
• Conducts complex investigations identifying root causes.
• Based on root cause analysis, identifies and provides resources to implement solutions.
• Structures EHS initiatives or programs that integrate cross-disciplinary and cross-functional issues to arrive at optimal/best-in-class course of action.
• Mentors others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
• Where appropriate, provides tasks / project assignment opportunities for employee development and evaluates performance.
• Represents the organization as primary EHS contact.
• Interacts with both senior management and external personnel on significant EHS matters.
• Complies with all regulations and standards.
• Ensures EHS compliance and risk mitigation through risk assessments and implementation of strategies.
• Track company, industry and regulatory activities to ensure effective EHS compliance.
• Leads and mentors EHS professionals in technical and organizational areas.
• Participates in the evaluation of assigned staff / project team members and in the identification of development needs.
• May supervise EHS professionals and other functional disciplines or be a functional lead.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• A Bachelor’s in EHS, Engineering, science, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence with 8 years of EHS experience.

Preferred

• A post-graduate education / degree is desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• Professional certification is desirable.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an

Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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