Environmental Health and Safety Generalist Job at Plexus Corp., Buffalo Grove, IL

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  • Plexus Corp.
  • Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We're a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you're looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: A site-level position, providing direct support to drive site EHS issues including regulatory and Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System (EHS-MS) conformance.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Where assigned, act as the primary first point of EHS contact for internal and external customers to ensure expectations are met.
  • Conduct inspections, audits and training to help ensure (1) Obtain subject matter knowledge needed to effectively lead and maintain regulatory compliance. (2) Maintain, administer and ensure conformance and awareness of the EHS-MS across all functional groups.
  • Maintain, administer and ensure conformance and awareness of the EHS-MS across all functional groups.
  • Disseminate with discretion, relevant EHS information received from corporate EHS to the appropriate teams within the site(s).
  • Obtain subject matter knowledge needed to effectively lead and maintain regulatory compliance.

Additional Accountabilities:
  • Interfaces with and utilizes the Corporate EHS functional management team for resources and expertise, while maintaining local ownership of issues.
  • Ensures the Site is proactive in identifying, maintaining and complying with applicable county, federal, state and local regulatory requirements (ER3/OR3).
  • Understand and manage day-to-day compliance activities and maintain records to demonstrate compliance.
  • Coordinate waste (hazardous, solid, bio-hazardous, etc.) handling activities.
  • Ensure adequate controls are established within EHS-MS for Site(s) activities that can potentially affect regulatory compliance.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of Plexus' manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for best EHS management practices, with particular focus on sharing practices across the region and global EHS team.
  • Develop a workforce dedicated to zero waste to landfills and zero injuries to employees. Identify opportunities for pollution prevention and source reduction. Coordinate eco-compliance efforts (RoHS, REACH, etc.).
  • Identify and implement applicable training in concert with Training Specialist.
  • Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 10%).
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a science-related degree is preferred.
  • Three (3) year of related experience is required.
  • A strong understanding of EHS regulations.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:
  • The ability to conduct training.
  • An understanding of the manufacturing process, excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills.
  • Ability to understand, interpret and apply complex regulations.
  • Ability and willingness to work in a matrix team environment.
  • Team building and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to facilitate and lead meetings.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.) and internet-based systems.
  • General office equipment and materials.

Work Environment:
  • The work setting should consist of a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

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