Biolife Plasma Services

Head of EHS, Round Lake

USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$154k-$243kDetected 8 hours ago

ComplianceHRLeadershipMentoringOSHA

About the role

As the Head of HSE / Associate Director, EHS, you will serve as the site leader for environmental, health, safety, occupational health, emergency management, and regulatory compliance programs at the Round Lake facility.
Agency interface: Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies such as OSHA, EPA, state/local authorities, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
Environmental programs: Ensure effective environmental compliance programs, including air, water, waste, chemical management, permitting, and sustainability/continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, coaching, and support to the HSE/EHS team and influence employees at all levels of the organization to achieve and maintain a strong culture of safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Define, maintain, and manage site emergency management procedures to ensure preparedness and organized management of crisis situations, including spill response and business continuity-related HSE readiness.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, HR, Legal, Security, Corporate HSE, and external/campus partners to manage site risks and sustain business continuity.
Develop HSE talent, build bench strength, and provide coaching to site leaders and HSE team members.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership to strengthen safety culture, maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, support 24/7 manufacturing operations, and ensure inspection readiness.
Visible safety culture: Drive proactive safety leadership through GEMBA presence, leader standard work, employee engagement, shift visibility, and timely escalation of significant risks.
Emergency readiness: Define, maintain, and manage site emergency management procedures to ensure preparedness and organized management of crisis situations, including spill response and business continuity-related HSE readiness.
Cross-functional partnership: Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, HR, Legal, Security, Corporate HSE, and external/campus partners to manage site risks and sustain business continuity.
Talent development: Develop HSE talent, build bench strength, and provide coaching to site leaders and HSE team members.
Continuous improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve waste management practices, strengthen risk controls, reduce cost, and improve site HSE performance.

Requirements

Strong ability to organize and prioritize work personally and functionally
ability to execute strategically in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Strong knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements, risk management, incident investigation, management systems, emergency response, and continuous improvement practices.
8+ years of related experience with 3+ years in a management role.
Must be able to carry up to 50lbs, lift up to 50lbs, push/pull up to 50lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body (Applies to roles in Filling Department only).
May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, science, or a related field; 8+ years of related experience with 3+ years in a management role.

Nice to have

Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 EHS management system principles is required/preferred per HR and functional review.
Professional certification in the environmental or safety field is preferred or required per HR review, such as CHMM, CSP, CIH, or equivalent.
Experience in a high-profile leadership position acting as the primary management representative for EHS/HSE topics in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Preferred: Master's degree in environmental or safety engineering, Science, Technology, or a related field.
Equivalent advanced experience may be considered.

Compensation

$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Benefits

Evaluate and act upon new environmental, health, and safety regulations, including federal, state, and local requirements; maintain readiness for regulatory inspections and commitments.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve site procedures and management systems for environmental, health, safety, and security programs in alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles.
U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
Manage the Occupational Health Program with the onsite occupational services vendor, including appropriate interfaces with corporate, Human Resources, and Legal representatives.
Occupational health: Manage the Occupational Health Program with the onsite occupational services vendor, including appropriate interfaces with corporate, Human Resources, and Legal representatives.

Company info

Drive proactive safety leadership through GEMBA presence, leader standard work, employee engagement, shift visibility, and timely escalation of significant risks.

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