Environment, Health and Safety Manager

What Environmental Health & Safety contributes to Cardinal Health

The Cardinal Health Global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing EHS procedures, programs, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements. Additional responsibilities include mitigating EHS risks to the company, its employees, the environment, and the communities in which it does business.

The Cardinal Health Global EHS vision is to partner with our businesses and functions to proactively mitigate risk across the enterprise. 

Job Summary

The Area EHS Manager will report to the North Central EHS Director.  This position is responsible for developing and implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the Aurora, IL and surrounding areas.  These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates.  This position will have one or more direct reports. Operations supported include Aurora Pharmaceutical DC, Elgin At-Home DC, Channahon Replenishment Center, and NPHS locations (3).

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 metrics to assist operations in the construction and execution of continual improvement plans.
  • Identifies 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.
  • Assist management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses. Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global. 
  • Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans. Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.
  • Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities. Supervises, mentors and develops EHS professionals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred. 
  • Advanced degree and professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience managing EHS for multiple operations preferred
  • EHS experience in healthcare industry, preferred
  • Strong understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation
  • Must have strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements
  • Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders
  • Requires up to 30% travel
  • Proven history as a valued, pragmatic and trusted EHS business partner
  • 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, excellent 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

Anticipated salary range: $115,900-$165,500

Bonus eligible: Yes

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: 10/25/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.