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In this exciting role as a Senior EHS Manager at Medtronic sites in Tempe you will be responsible for implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies programs and systems to comply with Federal State and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies strategies initiatives and goals. Major areas of emphasis include employee health and safety programs including manufacturing and laboratory safety ergonomic injury reduction chemical management machine guarding lock out tag out electrical safety industrial hygiene biosafety regulated waste management air emissions stormwater and wastewater management. You will monitor workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through observation of work processes equipment and the work habits of employees with emphasis on Manufacturing operations.


This position will be 100% on-site supporting manufacturing at the Tempe campus and requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends as required to support direct reports and site needs within a 24/7 operation.

As a Senior EHS Manager you will develop procedures and training for Right-to-Know respiratory protection hearing conservation lock-out/tag-out emergency response confined space laser safety personal protective equipment ionizing radiation ergonomic safety biological safety industrial hygiene material handling and others in compliance with OSHA regulations corporate requirements and CDC and NIOSH guidelines.

• May monitor pollution prevention activities compliance and auditing efforts.
• Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects plant processes and permit changes.
• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
• Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial industrial public and environmental impact.
• Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
• Represents Company in government and industry rule-making activities.
• Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental health and safety hazards exist.
• Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers health or safety which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers safety through revised methods processes or materials; inspecting workplace environments equipment and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
• May provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental health and safety.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevantexperience in the design development and operational oversight of EHS disciplines with 5 years of managerial experience
• Or an Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevantexperience in the design development and operational oversight of EHS disciplines with 5 years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following skills experiences and certifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Laser Safety Officer
• Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
• Certified Safety Professional
• Degree in science or occupational health field
• Industrial hygiene knowledge
• Experience conducting risk assessments.
• Radiation Safety Officer
• Biosafety knowledge
• Occupational safety and health certification (CSP CIH CHMM)
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations EHS Management Systems Ergonomics and Behavior Based Safety principles
• EHS program training and development experience within a Manufacturing setting
• Environmental sustainability knowledge
• Good Communications skills
• Advanced degree.
• Proven track record of strong project management performance with experience driving multi-phase projects to completion including diverse project teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Leadership through influence in matrixed organization and ability to work well in a team environment including cross cultures.
• Ability to strongly advocate for and represent EHS and Sustainability to a cross functional team and site leadership.
• Deployment and implementation of EHS programs and initiatives across a multinational organization.
• Occupational safety certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• OSHA training and certification
• Proven track record of implementing and managing EHS programs conducting audits and inspections and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in data analytics associated with EHS electronic management systems.
• Strong leadership teambuilding and influence management skills.
• Proven technical problem solving and project management skills.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$143200.00 - $214800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification/education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.