Senior Manager, EHS
Stryker
Summary
As the Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety you will be responsible for managing the reliable delivery of Stryker Employee Health and Safety strategy. You will execute Global Quality Operations (GQO) level strategy for EHS to drive strategy and creativity in site level initiatives. You will serve as a partner to the Business and key member of the plant leadership team.
Job description
Additional responsibilities:
- Develop and manage strategy, scope, schedule, costs, resources, and risks
- Be responsible for the coordination of stakeholders and management of the resources necessary to achieve it
- Serve as the employee health & safety advisor supporting division manufacturing partners
- Be accountable for employee health & safety compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws
- Manage the employee health & safety team and people processes and develop/maintain a culture of performance, accountability and positive engagement
- Partner with regional leadership to develop the employee health & safety strategy in line with regulatory requirements, business needs and continuous improvement goals
- Ensure metrics and reports to both internal and external stakeholders are delivered
- Oversee the Emergency Response Program ensuring adequate assessments, resources and training are in place to respond to emergency scenarios
- Ensure employee health & safety incident investigation process identifies root cause and monitors emerging trends
- Provide an effective management of change process with respect to the employee health & safety impact of changes to process, plant, equipment, capital projects etc.
- Promote effective risk assessment and risk reduction programs for the region and appraises leadership of the status of same at regular intervals
- Estimate annual EH&S expenditures and contributes projection information for annual budget
- Contribute employee health & safety information towards relevant Capital Expenditure Requests
- Collaborate with corporate departments including Corporate Social Responsibility and Risk Management Groups
- Establish priorities, using project management tools support the delivery of new products per cost and time commit
- Coach and develop the performance and career objectives of support staff in the EHS Team
- Partner with Business Unit Leaders to contribute to improvement in all aspects of production and material throughout the plant
- Be responsible for the oversight of onsite security, including site access control, visitor and contractor management, security service providers, incident response, and the protection of employees, facilities and company assets. Partner with site leadership, Human Resources, Facilities and Corporate Security to assess and mitigate site security risks.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years' of working experience required; preferred in Operations, Industrial Manufacturing, EHS, Quality or related field
Preferred Skills:
- Six Sigma certification
- Project Management experience
- Proven people leadership experience
- Experience with both the strategic and tactical aspects of revamping EHS culture, policies, and programs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years' of working experience required; preferred in Operations, Industrial Manufacturing, EHS, Quality or related field
- Six Sigma certification
- Project Management experience
- Proven people leadership experience
- Experience with both the strategic and tactical aspects of revamping EHS culture, policies, and programs
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.