Environmental Manager

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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

This is a hybrid position at our Clayton, NC facility.

3 days of in office collaboration and 2 days of remote work

Summary:

The Environmental Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of environmental programs for Biomat Facilities throughout North America. Biomat sites consist mainly of plasma & blood donation centers but also include laboratories and offices. The position will be stationed in Clayton, NC. Travel will be required - up to 30%.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Considering Grifols global vision and with respect to global environmental standards, processes and systems -
• Manage compliance activities associated with all applicable local, state and federal regulations related to environmental rules
• Oversee the development of environmental procedures, approval and implementation
• Establish and lead regulatory tracking system and compliance systems
• Develop, implement and monitor site recycling programs
• Develop, implement and monitor site waste reduction efforts
• Work with energy reduction teams to promote an efficient use of resources
• Develop the environmental implementation and training programs across diverse workplace settings operating at multiple sites in NA
• Conduct incident investigations including root cause analysis and recommendations
• Visit sites to gain process knowledge, conduct assessments, introduce new programs and provide training
• Oversee the developing and implementing of the ISO 14001 requirements
• Program development and progress reporting
• Identification, development and justification of environmental projects to include development of concept, feasibility study, scope of work, ROI calculation, budget development, timeline development and funding request

Abilities, Knowledge & Skills:

• Driven individual with self-accountability, capable of accomplishing goals with minimal management oversight
• Experienced self-starter with the knowledge and capability to lead and drive change
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and document processes, and to author guidance and standard operating procedures
• Ability to review engineering drawings, process schematics, and design plans to identify environmental risks

Education and Experience
:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Occupational Health or closely related discipline is required.
  • Equivalency:
    In lieu of 7 years of experience, candidate must have a minimum of a Master's degree in a closely related scientific / technical discipline, and 3 years of related experience.
• Minimum 7 years management experience in an industrial facility setting focused on implementing and sustaining ISO 14001 certification as well as other Environmental programs.
• Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example:
  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32
* in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Stands for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent movement of…