Senior Manager EHS America

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. SUMMARY The EHS lead will provide support to Renal Private Fleet (RPF), Planning and Fulfillment, Technical Services, Commercial, and offices in USA and Canada, ensuring EHS compliance and mitigate risks, drive continuous improvement and excellence in EHS performance, enhancing EHS knowledge and awareness among business managers and employees and providing insights and recommendations to inform EHS strategies and initiatives for the function. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of EHS professionals to meet department and support global goals. Serve as a coordinator, manager, planner and monitor of the EHS Management System. Identify and ensure EHS compliance with applicable Company and regulatory requirements to mitigate risks developing action plans and tracking progress. Report significant EHS issues, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Communicate the business impacts of EHS to leadership; uses influence to advance EHS compliance / programs. Collaborate with business managers to enhance EHS knowledge and awareness. Define KPI’s for the segment. Provide regular updates on EHS performance, trend analysis, drive continuous improvement and implement targeted initiatives. Lead incidents investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely reporting. Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness programs for employees, contractors and visitors. Conducts Gemba walkthroughs, internal audits, and develop EHS campaigns and communications. Coordinate and support business units in collecting and responding to EHS customer/client concerns, and analyzing his EHS needs and monitoring performance. Ensure risk assessments are completed and updated for all jobs and tasks throughout the operations. Support the business in due diligence processes including but not limiting to the EHS risk assessment and compliance reviews. Identify and share internal and external best practices in EHS. Develop, implement, monitor and report on EHS metrics and performance indicators. Manage EHS budget ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources. Implement Operating Policies, Standards and Procedures. Maintain, implement and follow up of the EHS documents including contracts, register of hazardous products, waste management, safety data sheets, EHS permits and other relevant documentation. JOB REQUIREMENTS (How) Required Skills Strategic planning and organizational skills. Strong influencing skills. Must be team-oriented and able to work effectively with internal and external clients. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Solid management and administrative skills required. Good training and presentation skills. Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced business environment. Ability to deliver results through the management of others, good communication skills and interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Technical, professional knowledge in one or more of EHS subjects. Ability to collect, analyze & interpret data and other information to determine paths for improvement. Role requirements Seven to ten years’ experience in EHS roles, preferably some of those years in warehouses and fleets. Direct people management experience, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS program, managing compliance and driving continuous improvement. Familiarity with EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001) Demonstrate knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, OSHA standards, and drug and alcohol testing programs. Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, US/Canada laws and industry standards (e.g. OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT) Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS program, managing compliance and driving continuous improvement at regional level. Travel to sites under the responsibility of this role as well as other travel as needed. Sustainability experience is a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree in environmental and occupational health, industrial hygiene safety, sustainability or related field. Certifications in REHS/ISO/OSHA/ according to the state law and scope of the position or sufficient training and experience. Certified Safety Professional designation (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) highly desired. Summary The Field Service Specialist is a key customer-facing position that represents the Vantive brand in clinical and hospital settings. This position manages an assigned territory and travels to perform installation, repair, preventative maintenance, training, and other services on a variety of electro-mechanical medical devices. Field Specialists are hands-on and enjoy solving advanced technical problems, interacting with customers, applying attention to detail, working autonomously, variation in their work, and traveling. This position focuses on providing a positive customer experience, strong communication, and ensuring all services needs are met in a quality and timely manner. The Essential Roles and Responsibilities Performs repairs, calibrations, preventive maintenance, installations on a variety of electro-mechanical medical equipment within established SLAs, quality, and procedural standards. Analyzes both routine and advanced equipment failures to determine root cause and performs corrective action. Responsible for effective territory management by scheduling service calls, PMs and other service needs within SLAs and plans travel accordingly. Ensures test equipment is working properly and calibrated within established intervals. Documents all performance and maintenance records on equipment. Plans and orders parts necessary for service and PM and maintains proper system inventory records. Provides guidance and training to customer personnel in establishing operation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and techniques. Maintains customer good-will through effective and timely communication of all services rendered, on-site arrival time, and reports any issues. Demonstrates presentation of positive attitude for the company, products, employees, and customers; and maintains proper business appearance. Participates in department meetings and training events. Make recommendations to management regarding service strategies on process improvements; keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems. May participate in installation or field action planning and execution. May travel to assist other Field Service Specialists outside of designated territory. May lead or work on projects as assigned. Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP’s, equipment, policies, and procedures, including any department specific requirements. Required Qualifications Demonstrate interpersonal skills that embrace Vantive’s cultural values of Care, Own it, Trust and Innovate. Ability to exercise independent judgment to draw accurate conclusions to solve advanced equipment related problems based on available information. Basic mathematical skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions are required. Demonstrated ability to work independently to effectively manage assigned territory. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a high level professional and courteous conduct with peers, internal and external customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work in healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics and abide by customer personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements including, but not limited to gowning and facial masks. Requires the ability to carry out the physical requirements of the job including kneeling and standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, lifting, pulling, twisting. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 50 pounds using lifting aids, technologies, or appropriate assistance. Must be able to sit and drive extended distances as per region requirements or fly for several hours. Must be able to travel including overnight stays as required. Must have valid driver’s license. Experience and Education Associate’s degree or higher in electrical/electronic engineering, biomedical equipment technology, or computer science with 3+ years of experience. OR Associate’s degree or higher in non-related field with 5+ years of electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience. OR Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET) certification OR completion of a U.S. military electrical or electrical biomedical equipment technology program with 5+ years of electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience. Previous field service experienced is strongly preferred. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, 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 $136,000 - $170,000 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 on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. 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. US Benefits at Vantive This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision 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 Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals. 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 Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive Equal Employment Opportunity Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. 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To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice. At Vantive, your work will expand your skills, knowledge and opportunities for growth and learning to advance your career. In 2023, we began the journey to establish Baxter’s chronic kidney care and acute therapies businesses into one standalone company. We are thrilled to introduce you to Vantive. Together, we will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the 1+ million people we serve. At Vantive, we believe in not only building our leadership in the kidney care space, but offering meaningful work to those who join us. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities across various departments, from research and development to marketing and sales. If you are looking to drive innovation and growth at a new, purpose-driven organization, we have a place for you at Vantive.