EHS Manager

Sonova USA, Inc.

United States, Illinois, Aurora

750 North Commons Drive (Show on map)

May 07, 2024

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Join Sonova. Create sense.

Aurora (IL), United States

EHS Manager

Position Name	EHS Manager
Position Holder	TBD

Group Company	Sonova USA
Functional Area	Operations
Department	EHS
Cost Center	5100010410
Reports to (Position Name):	VP Operations AODC Functional reporting line to SVP Wholesale, SVP Operations, SVP Audiological Care

Leadership Responsibility

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Purpose of the Job	The Environment Health and Safety Manager will implement policies to ensure a safe, healthy and compliant work environment. This position will be responsible for both facilities at the Aurora area for Sonova USA.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities	Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks. Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections. Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the local company locations. (AODC and 750) Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics. Monitors compliance with safety procedures. Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings. Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed. Maintains records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Travelling Requirement	20%

Qualifications	need to have	nice to have
Basic Education	Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field	Masters degree
Further Education		Lean and Operational Excellence
Work Experience	3+ years' experience in Environmental Health and Safety positions
Personal Competencies	Ability to communicate for written and verbally. Self-starter that needs little to no oversight
Social Competencies	Team player, results orientation, able to collaborate across multiple functional teams
Leadership Competencies	Able to lead as an informal leader across teams and functions to produce results.
Professional Competencies	Lean principles and concepts in Kaizen, daily management, problem solving
Language(s) / Level	Proficiency in English
IT skills	Microsoft Suite, ERP
Further Requirements

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.