Sr. EHS Specialist at RTI Surgical Inc – West Lafayette, Indiana

Sr. EHS Specialist (Environmental, Health and Safety)

Annual bonus target: $10,000

Job Location: On-site at 1425 Innovation Place, West Lafayette, IN. 47906 (formerly Cook Biotech)

Shift schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm

The Sr. EHS Specialist will be responsible for all environmental and safety-related processes and policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment, and the protection of the environment; proactively identifying environmental, occupational health and safety gaps and developing action plans to address; and engaging all employees in promoting a safety culture. This position will be on-site in West Lafayette, Indiana, but will oversee EHS function for other manufacturing sites in USA (Glencoe and Eden Prairie, Minnesota).

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive awareness and accountability for environmental, health and safety performance through all levels of the company.
• Responsible for leading the company’s EHS Hazard Identification and Risk Management Program.
• Conduct workplace risk/exposure assessments for different on-site classes of hazards.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies such as EPA, State Environmental agencies, and OSHA for inspections, permitting, and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and conduct internal audit and training programs to ensure understanding, acceptance, and compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Implement Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety programs and policies as set out by the company and maintain and update training records and certificates.
• Responsible for reporting EHS performance metrics, incidents and activities to Global EHS Manager.
• Review accidents and incidents and conduct investigations, with follow-up reporting and monitoring of the corrective actions.
• Educate employees about environmental, occupational health and safety regulations, risk prevention and control measures. This involves creating EHS awareness training programs and modules.
• Lead cross functional Sites' Safety Committee.
• Evaluate Safety Data Sheets and ensure proper labeling, storage, and use of chemicals per OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance to regulations and company standards.Oversee the proper maintenance of safety equipment and ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct regular inspections of hazardous chemical storage areas, coordinate waste disposal and manage compliance with RCRA regulations.
• Develop, implement, and manage business continuity plans, emergency response procedures and disaster preparedness programs, including emergency drills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in safety engineering, industrial safety, occupational safety and health, environmental science or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in EHS, preferably in manufacturing facilities or laboratories
• Experience in environmental compliance and management systems, preferred
• Previous experience in EHS cultural transformation, reinforcement and practices implementation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations. Relevant certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) preferred.
• In depth knowledge of EPA, OSHA, RCRA and DOT regulations

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Move or lift objects up to 40 lbs, occasionally
• Must be able to work in environments where hazardous chemicals are used and stored
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, gloves and protective clothing is required as needed

Travel: 10-20%, as needed to other US locations

About Evergen: 

Evergen (formally RTI Surgical) is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.

Read more about this change and Evergen’s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://lnkd.in/eMSfVJkM           

Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:

•    Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.

•    Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth. 

•    Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.

•    Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point. 

•    Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. 

At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.

Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.

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