Environmental health

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active.

Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich. , has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world.

Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop, implement, and manage plant safety programs
• Keep informed on current environmental, health, safety and security regulations and legislation and recommend policy changes
• Implement and manage Abbott global technical standards
• Conduct risk assessments
• Develop and conduct / coordinate EHS trainings
• Maintain files and records pertaining to safety and security
• Conduct site regulatory inspections
• Assist with accident / incident investigations and corrective actions
• Conduct frequent EHS tours / audits of all plant areas and make recommendations for corrective actions for environmental, safety and health concerns
• Review the installation and modification of all equipment / processes for EHS concerns
• Assist management in preparing a variety of EHS presentations
• Assist with Food Defense Program
• Manage safety and security systems; inspections and repairs

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations (i.e., OSHA, EPA)

Preferred Qualification

• Manufacturing plant experience is preferred
• OSHA 30-hour training course
• Program management skills, including proven ability to deliver thorough and timely solutions to issues and initiatives

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Last updated : 2024-05-19