EHS Specialist

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping, and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through collaboration and personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses and potential hazards.

Responsibilities

• Supports EHS Cultural Excellence through collaboration and personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment.
• Drives EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities using scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems.
• Coaches and/or leads investigations of workplace incidents and completes root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conducts assessments of processes to reduce risk.
• Affirmatively participates in the completion of internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyzes EHS data and reports trends.
• Recommends plans for correction of gaps and provides EHS input to address changes (e.g., site Management of Change process).
• Assists in ongoing industrial hygiene chemical and noise assessments and monitoring plans; implements ergonomic programs to reduce risk of cumulative trauma and other ergonomic injuries at the site.
• Participates and/or leads portions of EHS self-assessments and/or audits. Acts as a facility representative during agency inspections, including but not limited to EPA, OSHA, fire department, and county.
• Provides EHS knowledge and services on existing and new programs; communicates project or program status and results to management.
• Conveys the meaning and importance of EHS topics to non-EHS personnel and influences others to take appropriate action based on such information.
• Actively seeks to continually improve communication and presentation skills.
• Led or assisted in safety committee teams and meetings, including EHS regulatory interpretations.
• Supports the design and installation of new or modified equipment, industrial automation, and assists with implementing management of change processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years' experience with EHS programs and procedures
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
• Ability to present well one on one, in small groups, and to larger audiences
• Self-directed, detail oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with all employees within the site
• Four (4) or more years of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systems
• Experience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ergonomics assessments of physical capabilities, needs, and limitations in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including (e.g., OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Master's degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Master's degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systems
• Experience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ergonomics assessments of physical capabilities, needs, and limitations in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including (e.g., OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Self-directed, detail oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with all employees within the site
• Four (4) or more years of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working on a cross-functional team
• QEP, CSP, or CIH certification(s)

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety, and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement. Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

• "The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right."
• "I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it."
• "I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives."

Benefits

• Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• Vision insurance
• A pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays, paid time off
• Discretionary profit sharing program

Additional Information

• Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
• Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees.