Description
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)Job Sub Function:
Environmental Health & SafetyJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Grecia, Costa RicaJob Description:
"Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.”
About Orthopedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to support our MedTech Orthopedics business in Grecia, Costa Rica.
Purpose:
Responsible for site Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), including ensuring operations are in compliance with local and corporative EHS&S regulations.
Manages a team of individual contributors and is accountable for conducting effective performance management.
Develops tactical, operational, and resource plans for the EHS&S team and supports organizational objectives and business goals.
Directs operations for strategic initiatives and serves as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, including the Site Leadership Team.
You will be responsible for:
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and DePuy Synthes procedures and guidelines, this position shall be responsible for the following:
- Shared responsibility with Plant Manager for EHS&S performance, including development and implementation of site management action plans to address EHS&S program deficiencies and ensure EHS&S regulatory compliance.
- Develop EHS&S objectives for site - auditing, analyzing, documenting, and reporting on implementation and effectiveness to management via dashboards & reports.
- Manage site EHS&S professionals and consultants at local facility. Set and monitor goals/objectives/assignments, provide adequate coaching/counseling, develop and monitor employee development plans, and provide recommendations as part of the succession planning, appraisal, and salary planning processes.
- Monitor and evaluate EH&S risks of operations, including change management, ensuring continuous improvement of the EHS&S program to make it leaner and more efficient. Provide management with ongoing consultation pertaining to EHS&S regulations and identify any impact on key business objectives.
- Support and facilitate site EHS&S teams to ensure implementation of the EHS&S programs; including collaborating with other functions to manage EHS&S aspects of external manufacturers, suppliers, and contractor programs.
- Develop and implement EHS&S training strategy, ensuring key risks and regulatory requirements are addressed for appropriate audiences, including new hires.
- Maintain ISO 14001 certification by ensuring site EHS&S management systems are aligned & maintained consistently with the ISO standard.
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
- Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability practices as applicable.
- Ensuring subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition.
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Master’s degree is preferred.
- 6-8 years of EH&S related experience.
- Medical device manufacturing (highly desirable) or related industry with strong regulatory oversight.
- Technical experience in diverse EHS&S areas including but not limited to air, water, hazardous and medical waste, machine safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and chemical handling is highly desirable.
- Demonstrate project management skills are required and individuals must have technical/working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
- CSP, CIH, REM, CHMM or related EH&S certification preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
- Internet, intranet and database tools (internal and external) as needed to support the EHS&S function preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
- Ability to define and implement solutions with limited direction from his/her manager.
- Creativity to anticipate customer needs and develop resourceful solutions to meet needs with limited resources.
- Strong communication (written & verbal), problem-solving, influence, organizing, and time management skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence management.
- Ability to provide support to multiple customers/business units.
- Ability to anticipate customer needs.
- Ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner.
- Classroom instructor skills are required.
- Ability to produce & maintain project schedules & budgets.
- Ability to interact with all levels of associates and local, state & federal inspectors.
- Experience is required in identifying, evaluating and controlling EHS&S risks in the workplace.
- Ability to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended courses of action.
- Ability to work in a matrix, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to lead site EHS&S professionals.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Corporate Experience, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Protection, Facility Management, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Safety Investigations, Safety-Oriented