EHS Coordinator – Operations & Facilities

Job Description

Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety? Would you like to work at the largest Animal Health site in the world and contribute to the health of animals? Have you always wanted to work in an organization where EHS are highly valued? Then we are looking for you! For our R&D - Operations & Facilities Department in Boxmeer we are looking for a:

EHS Coordinator – Operations & Facilities

Welcome to our team!

You will be part of our Operations & Facility team (O&F), within our R&D department, where we embrace a positive mindset that is focused on getting things done as a team. With approximately 25 colleagues, including 3 EHS Coordinators, we are committed every day to ensure that the R&D department can do its best possible work in an efficient, compliant and safe manner.

About the position

As an EHS Coordinator you ensure that our R&D department operates according EHS standards and protocols. You are an approachable knowledge bearer who supports the R&D colleagues by carrying out operational EHS tasks. You enjoy sharing your knowledge through training and instructions and you introduce new colleagues to EHS and in particular R&D. You also regularly conduct departmental inspections and participate in internal EHS inspections. Incident investigations are also part of your job. A versatile role in which you contribute to a safe and healthy working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for all EHS matters within the R&D department.
• Translate and implement our EHS standards and protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide training, guidance and information regarding EHS topics to R&D staff.
• Identify and proactively address unsafe situations.
• Support and participate in incident investigations and emergency response activities.
• Conduct periodic EHS inspections and report findings in designated registration systems.
• Write and implement relevant EHS documentation and new regulations in standard operating procedures.
• Facilitate EHS introduction training for new employees.
• Engage in operational meetings to maintain effective communication with the shop floor.
• Collaborate with fellow EHS Coordinators and EHS Improvement Engineers experts across departments.

Your profile

• A completed education at the Bachelor level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Safety)
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in an EHS-focused role.
• Excellent communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong perseverance and influencing skills.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to prioritize and maintain an overview.
• A positive attitude towards change, flexibility, a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both oral and written.
• Currently living within a reasonable commuting distance of Boxmeer.

What we offer
We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and below what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Annual bonus based on own and company performance.
• Travel allowance for commuting.
• Numerous trainings, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

Who we are
Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

For questions about this vacancy
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to RecruitmentNL@MSD.com . Applications can only be submitted via our career site.

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2024

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Requisition ID: R322069