Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Omaha, NE

Responsibilities

• Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information and brand.

• Partners with operation leaders to develop and execute site-specific annual EHS plans; standardize EHS programs; ensure critical information is communicated; and implement best practices.

• Provides support and subject matter expertise for events (e.g., regulatory agency inquiries, natural disasters, business continuity, significant incidents, etc.).

• Leads in the management of operation-specific EHS hazard assessments and the development of risk mitigation plans.

• Partners with operation leaders to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements

• Analyzes key EHS to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans.

• Assists leaders in identifying budgetary needs to address risk reduction and compliance assurance.

• Ensures key performance metrics, including occupational injury/illness and environmental sustainability results are accurately reported and communicated.

• Develops and maintains facility profiles.

• Assists with the response to regulatory agency inquiries and reporting obligations.

• Participates in assessments and audits.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance in risk-related matters, including ergonomics, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental, incident investigation business resiliency and occupational health processes.

• Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans.

• Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global.

• Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.

• Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities.

• Helps foster a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred

• Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred

Technical Skills

• Minimum four years’ experience in related field preferred

• Understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation

• Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements

• Technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders

• Requires up to 20% travel

Leadership Skills

• Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment

• Fosters trust, confidence and followership

• Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior

• Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Must have sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions

• Must be able to clearly and succinctly communicate, market and sell value-added solutions

• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Must be creative in developing cost-effective, sensible solutions that deliver results

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $78,500-$112,100

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 05/10/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.