Hach is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of analytical instruments, chemistry, software and service for testing the quality of water, aqueous solutions and air. Our products are designed specifically for quality, accuracy, and simplicity. Our goal for the future is to continue to provide customers with reliable instrumentation, accurately prepared reagents, proven methods, simplified procedures and outstanding technical support. We offer an environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Hach will provide you the opportunity for robust career development.

Hach Mission

Ensure water quality for people around the world.

Hach Vision

We make water analysis better – faster, simpler, greener and more informative – via unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The EHS/Facilities Manager will serve this vital role for our facility in Romeoville, IL. You will be responsible for supporting the facility in the development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring and continuous improvement of Environmental Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with Local Regulatory and Hach/Danaher requirements. You will maintain contact with the building landlord and manage contactors to ensure the facilities continues to operate effectively. Reporting to the Senior Director: Global EHS & Facilities this position will have up to three direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with Hach Corporation / Danaher policies and procedures, along with all local governmental EHS regulations. This includes written programs, record keeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, training, and medical surveillance per guidelines. Maintain compliance with air and water permits. Perform required inspections and audits per permit requirements.
• Experience working in a LEAN or continual improvement environment and ability to apply continual improvement concepts to EHS excellence.
• Directs, develops, and delivers environmental health and safety training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs (Gemba) of the plant to look for unsafe acts, conditions and to coach and mentor associates.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates all Fire Prevention/Protection programs coordinating with FM Global. This includes all required training, recordkeeping, monitoring and reporting programs and results.
• Review proposed new chemicals, chemical processes, equipment, machinery, new buildings, etc. with the use of the Management of Change process.
• Coordinate incident investigations with effective root cause investigation and counter measure implementation.
• Manages and Coordinates injuries and Return to Work Program with support from the site Human Resources department
• Develops and executes actions to reduce and sustain the Danaher 4E EHS risk assessment score(s).
• Develops, implements, and coordinates all Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic activities.
• Ensures all EHS issues identified during internal/external audits have corrective actions implemented and communicated in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific programs that comply corporate policy and programs.
• Complete monthly safety reports as directed by Manager.
• Complete risk assessments for jobs where duties, location, and/or equipment changes occur.
• Lead EHS related kaizen events to drive improvements.
• Manages EHS management programs including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction.
• Facilitate and lead Plant Safety and sub-team committees.
• Requires focuses on leading EHS indicators to drive long term improvement goals including human behavior focus.
• Maintain facilities in correspondence with the landlord
• Manage hazardous waste management program: documents, inspections, handling, storage and disposal.
• Determines proper treatment, storage and/or disposal techniques and oversees scheduling of waste transportation and disposal with treatment, storage and disposal facilities.
• Oversees emergency and response activities in the event of a serious emergency such as a fire, explosion or chemical spill.
• Act as the facility's Emergency Coordinator and liaison with local emergency response personnel.
• Collect information, complete, and submit regulatory required environmental.
• Prepare non-compliance notification for regulatory agencies and oversee corrective measures prescribed for non-compliance issues.

EDUCATION, BACKGROUND AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Sustainability, or other engineering or science focused field is required.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in EHS, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate/Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other EHS related certification preferred.
• Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting, manufacturing operations, EHS and Environmental programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and internet)
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, training, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
• Experience with GENSUITE ™ or other EHS data management system experience preferred
• Hazardous Waste Management Training
• Some travel will be required for Benchmarking and Kaizen activities at other Danaher facilities

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. This position is required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by the Leadership team.

ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to sit. The employee may occasionally squat, turn/twist, or reach.  The employee is constantly using hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment consists of an indoor, work or home office environment with good ventilation, adequate lighting, and low noise levels.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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