Region Manager - Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) at Quest Diagnostics
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Region Manager - Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
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Category Corporate Location Lenexa, Kansas Job function Supply Chain/Facilities Job family EHS
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Hybrid
Job DescriptionThe Region Manager - Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) provides strategic and operational leadership to safeguard the health, safety, and business continuity of two dynamic business groups. This high-impact role oversees a diverse workforce of approximately 5,000 employees across two business groups, featuring a large mobile phlebotomy / health data collection team of 3,000 professionals working throughout the United States and a small group in Canada. The Regional Manager will champion a culture of safety by collaborating with key organizational leaders and EHS peers. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe working conditions, consultation and training, injury investigations, workers'' compensation management, business continuity, and leadership of two EHS professionals. Success requires strong business partnership skills, deep EHS expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and alignment with Quest leadership behavior frameworks of Develop our People, be customer Obsessed, Think Lean, Adapt with Agility, Embrace Technology, and Lead with Empathy. This is a hybrid-based role based in Lenexa, KS - will consider highly skilled talent living elsewhere in the U.S.Region Manager - Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) - Lenexa, KSPay range: $100,000+ per yearSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.Benefits Information:We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours • Best-in-class well-being programs• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness• healthyMINDS mental health program• Vacation and Health/Flex Time• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off• FinFit financial coaching and services• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service• Employee stock purchase plan• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option• Flexible Spending Accounts• Annual incentive plans• Matching gifts program• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education• Career advancement opportunities• and so much more!Position ensures safe employee behaviors. They will manage employee injuries to minimize loss. Position will also ensure EHS compliance. Responsibilities: Ensure Safe Employee Behaviors Direct, advocate and enable visibility, value and accountability…. Between all levels of management and every employee for a geographic region (New England, etc.) Create meaningful monthly communications and periodic promotions to foster continuous improvement in EHS processes and outcomes. Solicit input from others, develop lessons learned and other communications based on feedback Conduct, develop and oversee effective training programs, including those for new employees, annual retraining, function and dept specific. Define and Communicate Best "Training" practices including online, internet, Web ex, Net Meeting, face to face etc. Create and sustain mgt processes for multiple lines of business to proactively prevent, minimize or control potential risk of new construction, equipment and processes. Manage Employee Injuries to Minimize Loss Receive and ensure accurate completion of accident and injury reports; ensure thorough root cause analysis and correction of deficiencies contributing to injury, including recommendation of discipline for noncompliance; manages data input and quality control of data. Partner with Travelers and or other WC TPA's to ensure robust claims management. Make recommendations to Travelers, WC attorneys and DGX resources on problematic and litigated claims. Ensure all high value claims are review on a regular basis. Manage the site's WC insurance program (domestic scope); manage cases for cost-effective treatment and prompt RTW; manage complex and potentially difficult expectations and relationships. Ensure EHS Compliance Create and manage processes to ensure compliance with requirements from EHS related government regulations and industry standards - including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC, CAP, NFPA, SAMSHA and others. Perform Corporate Audits and provide guidance to Senior Company Leaders on Compliance. Manage extensive creation, implementation, audit and recordkeeping responsibilities of EHS SOPs for multiple lines of business including global business Collaborate and Partner with other departments and functions and lines of business as necessary for effective and sustainable compliance. Regional Management of EHS Teams. Support and drive the company Green program. Ensure Green data is collected, authenticated, and communicated. Research and consider creative solutions to specific problems. Analyze and report cost benefits of alternative solutions Drive and support six sigma/QMS processes and EHS project improvements. Contribute/Collaborate with Corporate Medical leadership Serve as site(s) Chemical Hygiene Officer; accountable for all associated responsibilities; maintain chemical inventory and MSDS database, exposure monitoring, inspections, reporting and training. Lead continuous improvement efforts to manage Chemicals, reduce waste, and biohazard wastes. Ensure all locations perform reviews of hazardous wastes annually. Contribute to Safe Driving program development and implementation, potentially expanding to educate all employees (not just those driving on company business). Serve as site(s) Radiation Safety Officer and all associated responsibilities. Provide guidance and coaching to other Radiation Safety Officers Influence and create change Support company values Effective in complex situations Understands clinical lab, branch, logistics and facility operations Understands Insurer and Company/Employer Services: Including: Global (National and International scope) and all lines of business. Regional position encompassing all lines of business and levels of the organization. Domestic Responsibilities. Qualifications: "Required Work Experience Experience with managing complex programs with accountability for measured outcomes; knowledge of lab, branch, logistics and facility operations; working knowledge of EHS related government regulations and industry standards Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time Knowledge A Robust knowledge of WC, OSHA, CAP, and regulatory requirements for all lines of business. Skills Quality Competency through problem solving and quality tools Create and manage change Function in matrix organization Organization skills Project management skills Multi-tasking skills Analytical skills Technical skills Computer skills Interpersonal, communication and cooperation skills Strong writing and composition skills The ability to communicate and share information with all levels of management. Coaching, Mentoring, Managing other EHS Staff EducationBachelor's Degree BS or CLS or MT; business degrees also considered with appropriate EHS experience or certification (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCurrent state licensure, if applicable (Preferred)Formal training in project management or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Lean, Theory of Constraints) (Preferred)Work RequirementsTravel Required60782Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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