Safety Specialist, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S)

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Safety Specialist, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) jobs in Sturgis, MI, US

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title: Safety Specialist, Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S)

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan 
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 
• Retiree Healthcare program 
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You’ll Work On 

• Develop, implement, and manage plant safety programs
• Keep informed on current environmental, health, safety and security regulations and legislation and recommend policy changes
• Implement and manage Abbott global technical standards
• Conduct risk assessments
• Develop and conduct/coordinate EHS trainings
• Maintain files and records pertaining to safety and security
• Conduct site regulatory inspections
• Assist with accident/incident investigations and corrective actions
• Conduct frequent EHS tours/audits of all plant areas and make recommendations for corrective actions for environmental, safety and health concerns
• Review the installation and modification of all equipment/processes for EHS concerns
• Assist management in preparing a variety of EHS presentations
• Assist with Food Defense Program
• Assist in managing capital funded projects pertaining to EHS and Security
• Manage safety and security systems; inspections and repairs

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Environmental or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations (i.e., OSHA, EPA)

Preferred Qualification

• Manufacturing plant experience is preferred
• OSHA 30-hour training course
• Program management skills, including proven ability to deliver thorough and timely solutions to issues and initiatives

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.