Job Description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 including Similac\xc2\xae, PediaSure\xc2\xae, Pedialyte\xc2\xae, Ensure\xc2\xae, Glucerna\xc2\xae and ZonePerfect\xc2\xae \xe2\x80\x93 to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

For over 70 years, Abbott\xe2\x80\x99s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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 plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Vacation \xe2\x80\x93 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• Company Paid Pension Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement, the

student debt program and education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL DO

Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives

Manage the development, implementation and evaluation of programs designed to reduce risks and minimize losses associated with employee safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection, property damage, environmental issues, occupational health and security. Ensure that the Sturgis Plant is in compliance with all applicable Corporate, Federal, State and local Environmental, Health and Safety laws and regulations.

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall coordination of the safety, industrial hygiene, security, environmental and occupational health programs at the Sturgis Plant in correlation with Division, Corporate and legal guidelines. Responsible for assuring the Sturgis Plant is in compliance with all applicable Corporate, Federal, State and local Environmental, Health and Safety laws and regulations. Responsible for interfacing with applicable regulatory agencies and building and maintaining cooperative relationships. Responsible for providing leadership and direction to management and to professional, technical and support staff regarding EHS&S issues. Responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment for all Sturgis Plant employees and for protecting the surrounding community and environment from hazardous exposures. Responsible for providing timely, high quality training on EHS&S topics to all levels of employees. Responsible for auditing the plant\xe2\x80\x99s EHS&S programs to identify areas for improvement and assuring follow-up with any deficiencies. Responsible for assuring all new equipment, processes, acquisitions, procedures, materials, chemicals, etc are acceptable relative to EHS&S standards. Responsible for the overall coordination of Emergency Response activities for the site.

Direct Reports

4 Exempt employees

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BRING

Education

Minimum educational requirement is a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, Environmental, Occupational Health or Safety areas is preferred, or a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and relevant work experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field

Background

Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for Environmental, Health and Safety with 5-7 years experience working in the EHS&S field. Knowledge of Michigan laws a plus.

Accountability / Scope / Budget

Position is responsible for plantwide compliance with all applicable EHS&S laws and regulations as well as the security of the facility. Responsible for interacting with a variety of regulatory agencies, Division and Corporate personnel as well as all levels of plant employees. Responsible for managing the budget associated with the EHS and Security.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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 $102,700.00 \xe2\x80\x93 $205,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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