Zoetis
Environmental Health & Safety Professional
As a part of the GMS Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Team, the Environmental Health & Safety Professional will develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulation, Zoetis policies and guidelines, to minimize the impact of site operations on the surrounding community and to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
Position Responsibilities
Monitor and investigate work areas, practices, and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions, materials, and behaviors.
Gather hazard and risk assessment data on raw materials and products.
Maintain an awareness of regulatory developments and internal Zoetis requirements and assess the impact on operations.
Review, update, and maintain all core site Health & Safety regulatory programs (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication), ensuring they remain compliant, current, and aligned with best-in-class standards.
Update associated EHS training, SOPs, and documentation to comply with internal and regulatory standards.
Lead Contractor Safety Management, including onboarding, permitting, and field oversight.
Maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and support FM Global recommendations.
Provide EHS support for site projects and capital work, including design reviews and safety requirements.
Support incident investigations (injuries, equipment damages, near misses), corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
Complete required training and seek out additional training to enhance program compliance and improvements.
Effectively communicate the status of EHS programs via training, reports, metrics, etc.
Organize and prioritize work schedule to meet project and task deadlines.
Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member. Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.
Provide instructor‑led training.
Evaluate emerging and established technologies for potential implementation at Kalamazoo GMS sites.
Maintain foundational knowledge and understanding of Right First Time/Lean tools and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they relate to Kalamazoo GMS operations.
Periodically work off‑shifts to support Health & Safety related activities for off‑shift colleagues.
May be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.
Embrace change and view challenges as opportunities for continuous process improvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills Requirements
Demonstrated strengths in public speaking, communication, coaching, training/education, problem‑solving and continuous process improvement.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, coupled with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience with continuous improvement including the development and implementation of best practices.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Ability to collaborate with various departments across the organization on Health & Safety issues.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn and effectively utilize Zoetis systems including SAP, PAS/X, LIMS, Veeva Vault.
Demonstrated success in championing change.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in an Environmental Health & Safety related field, engineering, chemistry, or similar discipline.
Minimum of 5 years in Health & Safety or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining regulatory programs (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, RCRA, PSM if applicable).
Proven ability to assess workplace hazards, conduct incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
Experience developing, delivering, and tracking EHS training.
Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (JSA/JHA, process hazard analysis, exposure assessments).
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and supporting audits or inspections.
Strong ability to interpret regulations, standards, and technical information.
Practical experience with emergency response, contractor safety, and industrial hygiene monitoring is a plus.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment, including moving mechanical parts. The work conditions for this position are 50% stationary and 50% standing and walking throughout the workday. The colleague may be required to lift to 25 pounds and to travel to multiple site locations. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to hard hats, safety steel‑toed shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing. The colleague will work in a facility that manufactures Cephalosporins and must not be Cephalosporin sensitive.
About Zoetis At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award‑winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well‑being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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Position Responsibilities
Monitor and investigate work areas, practices, and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions, materials, and behaviors.
Gather hazard and risk assessment data on raw materials and products.
Maintain an awareness of regulatory developments and internal Zoetis requirements and assess the impact on operations.
Review, update, and maintain all core site Health & Safety regulatory programs (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication), ensuring they remain compliant, current, and aligned with best-in-class standards.
Update associated EHS training, SOPs, and documentation to comply with internal and regulatory standards.
Lead Contractor Safety Management, including onboarding, permitting, and field oversight.
Maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and support FM Global recommendations.
Provide EHS support for site projects and capital work, including design reviews and safety requirements.
Support incident investigations (injuries, equipment damages, near misses), corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
Complete required training and seek out additional training to enhance program compliance and improvements.
Effectively communicate the status of EHS programs via training, reports, metrics, etc.
Organize and prioritize work schedule to meet project and task deadlines.
Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member. Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.
Provide instructor‑led training.
Evaluate emerging and established technologies for potential implementation at Kalamazoo GMS sites.
Maintain foundational knowledge and understanding of Right First Time/Lean tools and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they relate to Kalamazoo GMS operations.
Periodically work off‑shifts to support Health & Safety related activities for off‑shift colleagues.
May be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.
Embrace change and view challenges as opportunities for continuous process improvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Technical Skills Requirements
Demonstrated strengths in public speaking, communication, coaching, training/education, problem‑solving and continuous process improvement.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, coupled with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience with continuous improvement including the development and implementation of best practices.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Ability to collaborate with various departments across the organization on Health & Safety issues.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn and effectively utilize Zoetis systems including SAP, PAS/X, LIMS, Veeva Vault.
Demonstrated success in championing change.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in an Environmental Health & Safety related field, engineering, chemistry, or similar discipline.
Minimum of 5 years in Health & Safety or other relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining regulatory programs (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, RCRA, PSM if applicable).
Proven ability to assess workplace hazards, conduct incident investigations, and drive corrective actions.
Experience developing, delivering, and tracking EHS training.
Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (JSA/JHA, process hazard analysis, exposure assessments).
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and supporting audits or inspections.
Strong ability to interpret regulations, standards, and technical information.
Practical experience with emergency response, contractor safety, and industrial hygiene monitoring is a plus.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment, including moving mechanical parts. The work conditions for this position are 50% stationary and 50% standing and walking throughout the workday. The colleague may be required to lift to 25 pounds and to travel to multiple site locations. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to hard hats, safety steel‑toed shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing. The colleague will work in a facility that manufactures Cephalosporins and must not be Cephalosporin sensitive.
About Zoetis At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award‑winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well‑being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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