EHS Engineer
Allegan, MI, US, 49010
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care.
Description Overview
Supports corporate EHS and department objectives through management consulting, training and development, inspections, audits and investigations, ergonomic reviews, environmental regulatory evaluations and committee assignments related to the environment, safety and health.
Scope of the Role
- Troubleshoots and resolves EHS issues; supports site EHS and department objectives through management consulting; training and development; inspections; audits and investigations; ergonomic reviews; environmental regulatory evaluations and committee assignments related to EHS.
- Works closely with all areas of the organization to facilitate EHS compliance programs including writing policy, procedure and work instructions, systems monitoring and reporting, and supports ongoing training requirements.
- Develops and prepares EHS specifications and recaps, cost estimates and rationalizations, and presents projects for approval, and may participate in the selection of capital improvement vendors in conjunction with Procurement.
- Provides EHS expertise to identified areas by advising of potential safety hazards and environmental requirements and correcting any deficiencies. Interfaces with management from all areas (such as Manufacturing, Laboratories, Warehouse, Engineering, etc.) to communicate hazards and recommendations of solutions.
- Designs, tests, and participates in inspections for various EHS systems and processes and coordinates regulatory testing and documentation within approved procedures and standards.
- Coordinates and supports continuous improvement projects aimed at cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvements by streamlining processes and improve capability.
- May provide technical facility knowledge to others.
- Conducts EHS inspections/audits to identify and evaluate hazards and prevent incidents, coordinates documentation activities and follow up.
Experience Required
- Bachelors degree required
- 3-5 years experience in safety, environmental engineering and/or industrial hygiene.
- Knowledge of EHS management systems, hazardous waste and transportation regulations, and local, state and federal related compliance requirements.
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate teams with ability to develop and manage budgets.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements and best practices, the ability to influence, and effective presentation skills.
- Computer literacy with a working knowledge of various programs including Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of product reliability, blue print reading, toxic and reactive chemistry, and hazard communication.
- Experience in pharmaceutical operations is highly desirable.
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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