EHS&S Manager

Baxter International Inc. • Irvine, CA

1d • $104,000 - $143,000

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your role at Baxter The EHS Manager leads all aspects of the site’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) programs. This role is responsible for maintaining, developing and deploying site EHSS strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state (including California requirements), and local regulations, and ensuring alignment with corporate and divisional Baxter EHSS objectives. The leader will drive continuous improvement, influence at all organizational levels, and collaborate cross‑functionally to embed EHSS principles into operations, engineering, facilities, and new project planning. Strong critical thinking, regulatory knowledge, and communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• BS degree in Environmental Health, Safety or related field required
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields with specific concentration in EPA, OSHA and DOT regulations with a minimum of 2 -3 years supervisory experience.
• Must hold a registered professional certification in the environmental or safety field (i.e. CHMM, CSP, or CIH)
• Must be knowledgeable in EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Corporate Policies, operating and maintenance instructions, Regulations and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Must have deep knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations with experience in executing California specific requirements
• Proven ability to develop and execute short and long-term strategic plans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting
• Must have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes
• Ability to problem-solve and resolve technical difficulties.
• Must be able to influence at all levels and across functional lines.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software
• Must be able to flex schedule to accommodate training programs and investigations on off-shifts
• Participate in the site Senior Leadership Team
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Nice To Haves

• MS degree in Environmental or Safety Engineering, Technology or Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage all Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) programs, policies, and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with federal, state (including California), and local regulations.
• Execute and maintain elements of the EHSS Management System, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies; lead preparation for inspections, permitting, reporting, and correspondence.
• Identify potential hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, and job hazard analyses; drive timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead or facilitate industrial hygiene risk assessments, monitoring, and exposure control programs.
• Facilitate the Investigate all EHS-related events with operational groups—including injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents—conduct root cause analysis and ensure completion of corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain site EHS goals, targets, and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and improve the site audit and inspection programs, emphasizing compliance, program effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain EHS permits, agency reports, corporate reporting, and documentation.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, including vendor oversight, disposal contracts, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, operations and project teams to ensure EHS considerations are integrated into new processes, modifications, and equipment changes.
• Lead EHSS governance teams such as Emergency Response, Safety Committees, and other site EHS groups.
• Develop and deliver EHS training for employees and contractors to ensure competency and regulatory compliance.
• Champion employee wellness initiatives in collaboration with HR and promote active participation in related programs.
• Support corporate and divisional EHS projects and ensure timely, complete execution of assigned initiatives.
• Support and maintain the site business continuity plan and participate in emergency planning and drills.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level