Associate Director EHS

at Vantive US Healthcare LLC in Baxter, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) is responsible for leading, developing, and executing EHS strategies and programs for a the facility located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, including operations involving ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a strong safety culture and minimizing environmental impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement site-wide EHS strategies aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.

Serve as the subject matter expert on EHS matters, including hazardous chemical management and EtO sterilization processes.

Lead, mentor, and develop EHS staff and cross-functional teams.

Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to integrate EHS into business processes.

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Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, FIFRA, NESHAP, and applicable state/local regulations.
Oversee compliance related to ethylene oxide (EtO) use, including emissions control, monitoring, and reporting.
Maintain permits, licenses, and reporting requirements (e.g., air permits, hazardous waste, TRI reporting).
* Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors.

Environmental Compliance
Manage environmental programs including air emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste, and stormwater.
Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance and reduction of emissions, particularly EtO.
* Ensure emergency preparedness and spill response plans are effective and up to date.

Health and Safety
Implement and maintain safety programs (e.g., LOTO, confined space, PPE, hazard communication).
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Track and report EHS metrics using Benchmark and KPIs to leadership.
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Training
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* Lead safety committees and employee engagement efforts.
* Promote a strong safety culture by engaging leadership and employees in proactive safety initiatives to raise awareness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, environmental science, or a related field, Master's preferred.
* 8-12+ years of progressive EHS experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
* Proven experience managing regulatory compliance programs and audits.
* Experience conducting incident investigations and regulatory audits.
* Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
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* Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or similar (preferred).
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Skills and Competencies
Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations
Expertise in industrial hygiene and hazardous chemical exposure controls
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001 preferred)

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $152,000 - $220,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based... For full info follow application link.

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.