Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety

The Director of Global Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), plays a crucial role in driving EHS excellence and fostering a safety-focused organizational culture. This role has responsibility for leading a team that establishes and maintains efficient systems and practices to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations. Leads the development and implementation of IDEXX’s Global Safety Strategy and works closely with leaders worldwide to enhance all aspects of Environment, Health, and Safety performance. This role also acts as the primary company contact for regulatory agencies such as OSHA, EPA, and all other applicable international regulatory agencies.

What You Will Be Doing:

• You will oversee and facilitate all functions related to Global environmental, health, and safety. You will maintain regular reporting, stats, and communicate weekly metrics for all sites. You will develop additional metrics when needed.
• You will lead a 15+ person EHS Team and work with site leaders to ensure compliance with required Environmental and Safety laws/regulations at all facilities.
• You will maintain regulatory programs and submit required reports and data to federal, state, and local agencies.
• You will attend classes, conferences, webinars, etc. as necessary for professional development as it relates to his/her role.
• You will promote and continuously enhance the safety culture throughout IDEXX.
• You will work with all levels of management to assist and facilitate improvement projects related to environmental, health, and safety.
• You will promote and facilitate open lines of communication throughout all levels and departments of the organization to share best practices related to environmental, health, and safety.
• You will have oversight of accident investigation and corrective actions.
• You will conduct routine safety training at all facilities.
• You will lead corporate safety committee meetings and sponsor local site safety committee meetings.
• You will revise and maintain the Corporations Safety Manual and EHS Management System.
• You will implement and maintain the ISO environmental aspects standards.
• You will review product GHS labeling requirements.
• You will develop, publish, and train employees on safe working procedures.
• You will have other key relevant projects as assigned as either a team leader or participant.

What You Need To Succeed:

• Safety Sciences degree or equivalent
• Preferred Experience/skills:
  • 10+ years in a EHS management role in a biomedical or life sciences setting
  • Attention to detail
  • A passion for safety
  • The ability to travel >50%
  • Basic Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
  • Knowledge of OSHA/EPA and other relevant regulations including international regulations

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. 

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 
  
Let’s pursue what matters together.  

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.  

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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