Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa) at Abbott

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Diagnostics, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Understands Abbott Corporate EH&S policies, guidelines and strategies
Understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with US and Canadian local governmental safety regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act, MOL, OSHA, etc.) and Abbott Corporate Procedures and Standards
Stays current with environmental regulations

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary interface for the senior leadership team (SLT) on all matters relating to EH&S including strategic planning, initiatives and compliance, management responsibility, communications, training, metrics/KPIs and audits
Translates Abbott Corporate EH&S policies, guidelines and strategies into meaningful plans and goals for the division sites in Canada and U.S. and global commercial teams to ensure that EHS requirements are met in an effective and timely manner
Manages all aspects of corporate EH&S Audits including audit requests, logistics, actions, deliverables, and responses and ensures all sites remain audit ready
Provides direction and guidance for waste management strategy to ensure compliance with data reporting, Corporate and local regulations, and long-term goals
Ensures the required Abbott EH&S Management and Technical standards are adhered to throughout the Division including robust training regime
Collects EH&S metric data, such as waste, injuries, vehicle accidents, etc. for local and corporate reporting purposes
Works collectively with management to review areas of ownership and opportunity related to EH&S performance, mentors people managers on EH&S best practices, and establishes a culture of safety
Manages Fleet safety metrics for APOC global Commercial through establishing and monitoring KPIs and working collectively with management to address improvement opportunities
Acts as liaison with Third Party Occupational Health Services Provider to ensure that business and employee needs are met including return to work interviews, monitoring of absence levels, escalating any concerns to Management
Leads the safety committee mandate and inspections, and follows up with area owners on safety related opportunities
Leads and supports Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiatives while providing encouragement, motivation, and support

Skills

EH&S Compliance

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Audits

KPIs

Training

Safety Programs

Environmental Management

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters

1888Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.

Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.

Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.

Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.

Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.

Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.

Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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