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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist - Richmond, IN Plant

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

• Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

• Retiree Healthcare program

• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• Tuition reimbursement, theFreedom 2 Savestudent debt program andFreeUeducation benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Richmond, IN location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

What You'll Work On

• Coordinate and lead regulatory compliance activities related to the EHS programs and Abbott GEHS Technical Standards

• Conduct workplace incident investigations, inspections, and internal audits

• Manage all hazardous/universal waste activities including proper storage and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations

• Review new hazardous materials and assess incoming material for Safety Data Sheets (SDS), unique usage, storage characteristics, regulatory requirements, and exposure controls

• Complete risk assessments based on sitewide incident trends, Behavior Based Safety (BBS) observations, employee concerns, and applicable global risk assessments

• Maintain ISO 14001, 45001, and Zero Waste to Landfill Certifications

• Manage the implementation of the facility’s Emergency Response, Business Continuity, and Spill Prevention Countermeasure Control plans

• Utilize data to drive safety program and culture growth to eliminate EHS incidents and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal requirements

• Coordinate and conduct health and safety training

• Provide on-call support for EHS emergencies and support

• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree In environmental studies, health sciences, or other applicable field

• 2+ years experience inEnvironmental HealthandSafetyfield with both hands on and programmanagement

• Ability to navigate and interpretEHSregulations.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment

• Solid leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment

• Solid verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner

• Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable

• Ability to travel approximately 5%, as needed

• Ability to modify work schedule to support night shift, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model

• CertifiedSafetyProfessional (CSP)

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $48,000.00 – $96,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com