EHS Manager

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter As the Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Manager , you will provide strategic and operational leadership for EHSS programs at our manufacturing site, helping protect our employees, support business performance, and advance Baxter's mission to save and sustain lives. You will drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead initiatives that strengthen environmental stewardship and operational excellence. This is where your expertise in EHSS leadership, risk management, and employee engagement will shape workplace safety, influence site-wide decision-making, and deliver meaningful results across the organization. Working closely with site leadership, operations, engineering, facilities, HR, and corporate EHSS teams, you will integrate safety and sustainability into daily operations, capital projects, and long‑term business objectives. Success in this role is measured by strong safety performance, effective risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Your team The EHSS team is a key partner in ensuring Baxter employees can safely manufacture products that make a difference for patients around the world. By fostering a safe workplace, responsible environmental practices, and operational resilience, the team directly supports Baxter's commitment to saving and sustaining lives. You will join a collaborative environment where partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The team works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, facilities, and corporate partners to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and drive positive change throughout the site. Baxter supports employees through competitive benefits, paid volunteer time, wellbeing programs, resources for working parents and caregivers, retirement savings with company matching contributions, and opportunities for professional growth and development. What you’ll be doing Lead site‑wide EHSS programs and strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Baxter standards. Drive continuous improvement of EHSS management systems, including support for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements. Establish goals, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness. Identify and mitigate workplace risks through assessments, inspections, industrial hygiene activities, and proactive problem‑solving. Lead investigations of incidents, injuries, and environmental events, implementing corrective actions that prevent recurrence. Partner with cross‑functional teams to integrate EHSS principles into processes, projects, equipment, and facility changes. Chair site safety and emergency response committees while serving as a trusted advisor to plant leadership. Oversee EHSS budgets, regulatory reporting, contractor relationships, employee training, and the development of EHSS team members. What you’ll bring Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in EHSS, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, including 2+ years of leadership experience. Strong knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations and their application within a manufacturing environment. Experience leading risk assessments, incident investigations, compliance activities, and corrective action programs. Demonstrated ability to build and enhance EHSS programs while influencing stakeholders across multiple levels and functions. Professional certification such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or a related EHSS credential. Experience leading EHSS initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment, including permitting, environmental reporting, and sustainability programs. Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. Experience developing EHSS strategies, managing budgets and external partners, and driving performance through data, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000-$143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well‑being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short‑term and long‑term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time‑off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. 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