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In this exciting role as a Senior EHS Program Manager for the Global Operations Supply Chain (GOSC) EHS organization in the US based Central Manufacturing Region, you will be responsible for two primary functions: 1. Implementation of Health and Safety (EHS) programs, training, and systems to comply with Federal, State, and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies, strategies, initiatives and goals. Major areas of emphasis include employee health and safety programs including ergonomic injury reduction, chemical management, machine guarding, lock out tag out, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, regulated waste management, air emissions, stormwater and wastewater management, as well as emergency response and incident investigation and analysis. You will monitor workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through risk assessments, observation of work processes, equipment, and the work habits of employees with emphasis on manufacturing operations. 2. Implementing GOSC EHS strategic initiatives. Team member of GOSC EHS Leadership team contributing to formation and implementation of initiatives to progress performance. Collaborate and coordinate with Central Region Leadership team, sites and EHS leaders to continually improve EHS performance and further enhance EHS culture.

This role can be based in MN or remotely within the Central Region. Sites this person will support are located in MN, WI, MI, and IN.

A Day in the Life

• Develops, administers, and implements environmental, health, and safety programs, EHS management system, and training in accordance with governmental and corporate requirements in a manufacturing environment.

• Develop and implement strategies and initiatives to drive continual performance improvement, working collaboratively with various teams, regulators, and the Global RSO to maintain a compliant, efficient, and effective system.

• Indirectly manage a team of EHS professionals (and additional dotted line EHS professionals) working at Central Region manufacturing sites.

• Collaborates with other Medtronic EHS teams in geographic areas to create standardized, efficient and effective systems.

• Conducts risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE assessments, and waste profiles.

• Monitors pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts; participates in internal EHS audits.

• Reviews and analyzes regulations issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies.

• Represents Company in government and industry rule-making activities.

• Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.

• Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspects workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigates, determines root cause, and develops corrective and preventive action plans for incidents.

• Provides employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of EHS experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years of EHS and managerial experience

Nice to Have

• Degree in science or occupational health field

• Industrial hygiene knowledge and experience

• Experience in Root Cause A