This individual will implement, monitor, improve and develop Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the Stryker Cary, IL location. This position will help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations as well as promote a safe work culture dedicated to identifying and eliminating hazards, managing risks, educating and improving the overall safety and health of our employees. This role is located in Cary, IL.

Who we want -

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Goal-oriented developers. Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.

What you will do:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environment and safety

• Maintain and improve environment, health, and safety programs (i.e. Emergency management, Lockout tagout, Hazardous communication, Ergonomics, Illness and injury prevention)

• Conduct EH&S assessments to evaluate EHS risks

• Develop EHS procedures for new process’s, equipment, chemicals, tasks, etc.

• Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective and preventive actions to reduce potential for re-occurrence and prevent future incidents

• Oversee hazardous waste disposal and waste handling

• Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, facilities, Labs and R&D

• Help lead and support EHS teams- EHS committee, ergonomics team, MERT)

• Chemical review and hazard communication

• Develop and execute company training programs for employees in areas such as HazCom, incident reporting and investigation, Emergency preparedness, lab safety, ergonomics, etc.

• Collect and maintain EHS data and metrics for site KPIs

• Manages the site’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 4+ years of post-graduate related work experience required

• Experience using a EHS management system software (SAP, Intelex) for EH&S recordkeeping and compliance data -preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing or similar industry -preferred

• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and vendors - preferred 

• Advanced certification (GSP or ASP)- preferred