EHS Specialist Job Kankakee area,Illinois USA,Quality Assurance

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Accountable for sustainment/development of Site Environmental, Health and Safety information, ensuring alignment with global EHS program (Enablon, SDS Management, Change Management, etc.).

Develop criteria for local and global management review, reporting issues and status to relevant stakeholders, project team and project steering committee.

Lead safety incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans. Review incident data and metrics to identify trends.

Assist in implementation of Contractor / Construction Safety Program, working closely with the project delivery team to ensure all Contractor/Construction Safety elements are applied accordingly to ensure compliance, reduce hazards and promote prevention of incidents. This includes periodic reviews of contractor selection processes and contractor specific safety programs.

Oversee, manage and provide strategic direction for compliance programs related to OSHA general industry and construction safety regulations (e.g., 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926).

Act as Safety SME during stage gate reviews of major Tier 1 and 2 projects. Support and review portfolio of US CSL projects, ensuring they are outlined properly to identify and address EHS impacts.

Understand and articulate actual risk vs control options, prioritize EHS matters, ensure required controls are in place, and guide process mapping, permitting and expansion compliance.

Ensure regulatory compliance and site conformance to safety procedures and policies.

Liaison with operating departments or Operational Leadership Teams (OLTs) on EHS matters as assigned.

Support various industrial hygiene functions, including assessments, data collection and interpretations, reviewing findings and providing practical solutions to minimize risk.

Periodically support the different manufacturing value streams as an EHS subject matter expert.

Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements Education / Certification

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
Advanced degree preferred and/or an MBA.
Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 3 General Industry and Construction Industry certificates.
CSP, CSHT, OSHA 510 Certification preferred.

Experience

5-7 years of EHS or related experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical or chemical environment.
Well versed in EHS management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
Expert in conducting safety walks, inspections, hazard assessments, program audits, gap assessments, and compliance reviews across project sites, ensuring timely follow-up on identified risks and enforcing critical safety procedures (Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, confined space entry, PPE standards).
Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence across multiple sites and levels.
Excels at developing clear, concise, effective policies, standards, and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication essential.
2+ years of demonstrated experience with implementation and sustainment of an EHS Electronic Management System.
Experience with data analytics and/or operational excellence and continuous improvement practices preferred.
Experience with EHS internal auditing/corrective action development.

Competencies

Comfortable in a fast‑paced company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based on changing priorities.
Builds bridges and empowers CSL One-Teams, creating true alliances.
Drive for results/execution: exceed goals, bottom‑line oriented, pushes self and others for results.
Decision quality: makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, and judgment; solutions turn out correct and accurate over time.
Interpersonal savvy: relates well to all kinds of people, builds rapport, uses diplomacy to diffuse high‑tension situations.
Customer focus: dedicated to meeting internal and external customer expectations, gathers information for improvement, establishes and maintains effective relationships.
Priority setting: spends time on important tasks, quickly zeroes in on critical few, eliminates roadblocks, creates focus.

CSL Behring LLC will provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of membership in a legally protected class, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or handicap/disability. CSL Behring is committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are a part of our everyday business.

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit

Salary:
The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $105,000 - $124,000. Individual base salary will be determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other factors. Total compensation may include incentive compensation and equity.

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