Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health And Safety Compliance Auditor

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.

Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position requires on-site EHS compliance auditing. This role uses Environmental, Health, & Safety expertise to ensure regulatory, compliance, and accreditation requirements are met as well as support operational excellence. In this position, the individual will be responsible for auditing of retail/client retail, home delivery, infusion, and specialty audit work and will complete approximately 4-8 on-site or on-site/virtual audits per month. Under minimum supervision, responsible for supporting the administration of safe and healthy working conditions for all employees. Investigates conditions that may affect employee health and comfort.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as Manager EHS compliance assessor for all pharmacy segments within a specified region. (Approx. 35% of job responsibility)
• Establish framework (I.e., audit types, roles / responsibilities, audit cadence, pre/post audit expectations) to assure EHS compliance through audits and assessments conducted by EHS, site/location personnel and partnership with IPA.
• Develop formal written procedures including but not limited to a) specific checklists; and b) formal communication templates to enhance reports, findings, and EHS communication to site leaders; 2) 2024 compliance assessment schedule; and 3) centralized repository for auditor materials (i.e. Audit Toolkit) to clearly define the compliance assurance process
• Assist with the development, documentation and maintenance of environmental health and safety (EHS) programs (e.g. hazardous materials, emergency response plans) in compliance with Federal, State and Local legislation
• Conducts inspections and reports on industrial hygiene sampling and investigations to obtain data for use in determining sources of exposure
• Acts as a representative responding to and maintaining records for OptumRx regulator programs (respirator protection, powered industrial trucks (PIT), safety committees, etc.)
• Support location leaders on Optum Rx policies and practices as well as new regulations and practices
• Performs other duties as directed

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of auditing related experience
• 4+ years of related experience and in-depth knowledge of environment, health and safety regulations
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel (car, train, plane) up to 35% of the year
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Clean-Room, and government regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent credentials

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.