Manager, EHSS&S

Job Summary

Avantor is seeking an EHSS&S Manager to manage the development and administration of programs to ensure compliance with environmental, occupational health and safety regulations.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA office. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of entry/intermediate professionals or Supervisors with a focus on setting objectives, plans and tactics with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the department!

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Experience:
• 10+ years of relevant work experience (15+ years if degree is in non-technical field) desired. 5+ years leadership experience.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene analysis and best practices as well as medical monitoring programs.
• Strong computer application skills and proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of operational and technical issues and concepts, and an understanding of the associate EHS requirements.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management programs and their implementation.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Identify and appraise risk conditions which could produce occupational injuries or illnesses.
• Evaluate potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents and classify particular workstations.
• Cooperate with employees' council or labor union in the field of occupational health and safety.
• Ensure training for employees entering work areas of the organization.
• Implement the strategies necessary to minimize the number of occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Manage hazardous waste programs and ensure that hazardous waste is stored and transported in accordance with applicable rules. Ensure that associates who handle hazardous waste are trained in accordance with applicable rules.
• Conduct and coordinate regulatory compliance audits, ensure the appropriate actions are taken to resolve audit findings, and implement programs to prevent future recurrence.
• Work with local business partners to establish contingency plans that address potential emergencies including hazardous materials spills, fires, evacuations, labor interruption and other potential business interruptions.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Legal organizations to drive down workers' compensation claims costs and reduce Avantor's workers' compensation exposure.
• Complete incident investigation and analysis and perform site hazard assessments.
• Provide environmental, health and safety training.
• Partner with the Facility Manager and site leadership to implement physical security measures and manage security programs.
• Work with the Sustainability Manager to develop sustainability related initiatives including but not limited to the reduction of natural resource usage and the minimization of waste.
• Lead Process Safety Management Program.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$97,400.00 - $162,300.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.