By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
The EHS Manager position is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and directing environmental and health/safety activities of the Bio-Techne Minnesota sites as well as provide guidance to the North American business units as part of the corporate EHS team.
• Focus on achieving the highest levels of SHE performance through behavior-base initiatives, auditing, mentoring and expeditiously implementing change.
• Provide EHS leadership to improve safety culture and overall safety statistics.
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
• Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues to make recommendations to facility management.
• Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Work with EHS Corporate team to ensure compliance.
• Manage EHS team for Safety and Environmental Management including training where needed.
• Direct various safety training programs including Blood Borne Pathogens, Chemical Hygiene Safety, and AWAIR Training.
• Oversee EHS program for Bio-Techne’s Minneapolis area plants, including spill responses, corrective action plans for incidences, and fire drills and action plans.
• Participates in ISO 14001 and other EH&S related audits.
• Communicate with HR and other parties to ensure OSHA 300 Log and OSHA 301 form is completed and posted as required by federal statute.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental health and safety regulations for Minneapolis area plants.
• Interacts with government agencies on regulations, permitting, and compliance. Assists in the preparation of regulatory and internal company reports as required.
• Responsible for Safety Data Sheet generation in accordance with GHS Guidelines.
• Keep current on new Safety and Hazardous materials regulations and assists in developing and implementing compliance strategies in response to these regulations.
• Provide expertise and leadership to foster a comprehensive safety culture and behaviors that prevent incidents, injuries and illnesses.
• Develop and implement safety and health procedures and policies that build upon the foundation of existing programs
• Provide EH&S programs training to impacted employees
• Serve as the primary compliance officer with regard to federal, state, and local governmental regulations
• Conduct workplace compliance audits and establish a system for identifying and resolving noncompliance and deficiencies in meeting company and regulatory objectives
• Manage and update the Hazardous Materials Business Plan and Medical Waste Management Plan, Verification Questionnaire, and other regulatory agency submittals and requirements
• Develop functional Emergency Response and Violence Prevention programs
• Organize and spearhead the company’s Safety Committee
• Build collaborative and productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Plan, execute, and evaluate assignments that have a broad impact on operations and the business.
• Facilities Responsibilities
o Coordinate with the Facilities group on shared Facilities management systems
o Respond with urgency to critical facilities issues at any time
o Assist with managing Facilities contractors and preventive maintenance contracts required to maintain systems and instrumentation vital to operations
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• This position requires a B.A./B.S. degree and 5+ years of Safety / Hazardous materials professional experience or a combination of education, experience, managerial skills and training which provides the necessary background for performing the work.
• A Certified Safety Manager (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other safety management certificate is preferred
• Prior experience with the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred
• Experience with Large Facilities EHS operations and multiple sites.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO14011, ISO9001/ISO13485 and other regulatory requirements applicable to the company’s operations
• Knowledgeable in biosafety, ergonomics, materials management, and other programs outside regulatory oversight
• Ability to influence key business decisions that involve operational EH&S functions
• Proven ability to collaborate and lead a group of people in dramatically improving their culture of safety
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Why Join Bio-Techne:
• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
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