Environment, Health, Safety (EHS) and Lean Manager

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: Operations
  • Location: Elgin

Company Description

medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2’600 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swiss 

Job Description

EHS and Lean Manager is responsible for environment, health and safety procedures at each stage of manufacturing and distribution as well as leading and designing lean manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. EHS/Lean works closely with all departments to ensure ISO 14001/45001/50001 procedure training and system auditing is performed. EHS and Lean Manager ensures that the company adheres to all applicable laws and regulations, including environmental, health, and occupational safety compliance.  EHS and Lean Manager will lead the ISO 14001/45001/50001 certification projects and Lean initiatives for the plant operations. Must have a strong analytical mind to improve the company’s efficiency and productivity.

  • Drive continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System (Environment, Health & Safety and Lean) and serve as Management Representative to the EHS System Registrar.
  • Identifies and eliminates and/or mitigates risks, with regards to employee safety as well as product. This includes ensuring proper processes and procedures are documented, implemented, and executed.
  • Create and maintain Company procedures/instructions driving compliance with EHS standards.
  • Along with Company Leadership, develop and maintain a robust employee safety program.
  • Deliver successful productivity, cost reduction, revenue and cash generating and/or quality improvement projects by using the CI methodology in a structured sustainable way.
  • Develop key metrics and report on the performance of the EHS/Lean MS (e.g., results of safety audits, ratings for accidents and near misses, EcoVadis, employee training, continuous improvement projects along with cost savings)
  • Develop lean training plans and track progress.
  • Ensure environmental, health and occupational safety compliance is maintained and current.
  • Act as a change agent to ensure significant process improvement with positive financial impact.

Qualifications

Work experience: Five+ years of experience in EHS and Lean Management

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience

Other:

  • Maintain and update EHS compliance documentation.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Certifications: OSHA Training, Lean black belt, Six Sigma
  • Experience with implementing ISO 14001,45001 and 50001
  • Manufacturing environment experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, local and state
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Benefits we offer:

  • An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
  • Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory
  • Up to three (3) weeks of paid time off beginning your first year
  • Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Identity Theft and Legal Protection plan options
  • medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary
  • Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis
  • Health Savings Account with dollar-for-dollar matching based on coverage level
  • Employee Assistance, Health and Wellness Program
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid on-site/home office model
  • Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle

medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

93% of our employees would go above and beyond to deliver results – do you have the drive to succeed? Join us and boost your career, starting today!

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