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Summary

Coordinate EHS operations throughout the facility in line with Baxter's EHS policy requirements, local legislation, ISO14001 and ISO 45001Establish and coordinate environment, health and safety programs within the facility,Perform risk assessments and Gemba walks to identify and mitigate business risks to employee, environment and plant assets

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. 

Support EHS manager and plant management in understanding the business risks associated with EHS, and implement activities to manage these risks,Implement systems to ensure EHS requirements are continuously aligned to requirements e.g. internal audits, procedural updates and training, etc.Helps develop technical solutions to address EHS challengesImplement, train and coordinate the activities of the plant related to EHS matters, that is but not limited to emergency response team to intervene during emergencies that could impact the business, safe system of workProactively identify potential EHS hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, etc., and drive timely corrective actionsAddress EHS deficiencies within legislative, Baxter's 1.4.3, ISO14001 and ISO 45001 frameworks

Qualifications. 

Knowledge of EHSS regulations

Self-motivated, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management by Nebosh or equivalent is preferred

Education and/or Experience. 

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field required.

EHS requires amongst other factors a change in culture. Apart from the educational background requirements, it also includes hands-on experience in EHS aspects.

2 years experience in this position

Reasonable Accommodations

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