Region Manager - Environment, Health & Safety; EHS

Region Manager – Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) – Lenexa, KS

Pay range: $100,000+ per year. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthy MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Ensure Safe Employee Behaviors
  • Direct, advocate and enable visibility, value and accountability across all levels of management and employees for a geographic region.
  • Create meaningful monthly communications and periodic promotions to foster continuous improvement in EHS processes and outcomes.
  • Conduct, develop and oversee effective training programs, including those for new employees, annual retraining, function and department specific.
  • Define and communicate best “Training” practices including online, internet, Web Ex, Net Meeting, face‑to‑face, etc.
  • Create and sustain management processes for multiple lines of business to proactively prevent, minimize or control potential risk of new construction, equipment and processes.
• Manage Employee Injuries to Minimize Loss
  • Receive and ensure accurate completion of accident and injury reports; conduct thorough root‑cause analysis and correct deficiencies, including recommendation of discipline for non‑compliance.
  • Partner with Travelers and other WC TPAs to ensure robust claims management.
  • Make recommendations to Travelers, WC attorneys and DGX resources on problematic and litigated claims.
  • Manage the site's WC insurance program (domestic scope) and cases for cost‑effective treatment and prompt RTW.
• Ensure EHS Compliance
  • Create and manage processes to ensure compliance with requirements from EHS related government regulations and industry standards – OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC, CAP, NFPA, SAMSHA and others.
  • Perform corporate audits and provide guidance to senior company leaders on compliance.
  • Manage extensive creation, implementation, audit and record‑keeping responsibilities of EHS SOPs across multiple lines of business including global business.
  • Collaborate and partner with other departments and functions for effective and sustainable compliance.
• Regional management of EHS teams.
• Support and drive the company Green program; ensure Green data is collected, authenticated and communicated.
• Research and consider creative solutions to specific problems.
• Analyze and report cost benefits of alternative solutions.
• Drive and support Six Sigma/QMS processes and EHS project improvements.
• Contribute/Collaborate with corporate medical leadership.
• Serve as site(s) Chemical Hygiene Officer; maintain chemical inventory, MSDS database, exposure monitoring, inspections, reporting and training.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to manage chemicals, reduce waste, and biohazard wastes.
• Ensure all locations perform reviews of hazardous wastes annually.
• Contribute to Safe Driving program development and implementation.
• Serve as site(s) Radiation Safety Officer and provide guidance to other RSO.
• Influence and create change.
• Support company values.
• Effective in complex situations.
• Understands clinical lab, branch, logistics, and facility operations.
• Understands insurer and company/employer services – global and all lines of business.
• Regional position encompassing all lines of business and levels of the organization.
• Domestic responsibilities.

Required Work Experience

Experience managing complex programs with accountability for measured outcomes; knowledge of lab, branch, logistics and…