National Director Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability – EHS Enterprise Operations (Hybrid)

Job Description

The National Director, EHS+S Operations will be part of the Corporate EHS+S team reporting to the Sr National Director EHS+S as a key part of the Operational Excellence Team. This exciting and dynamic individual contributor role will contribute to the efforts of the Corporate EHS mission to standardize and continuously improve center led processes. The National Director EHS+S will act as a project manager for key enterprise led EHS+S Initiatives and will participate as a key stakeholder to other varied projects including Mergers and Acquisitions and Integration, Fleet and Aviation Safety, investigations, audits, and regulatory support.

• Identify opportunities for and manage EHS+S initiatives and projects, coordinating efforts, resources and stakeholders
• Manage the Enterprise Safety Management and Fleet Safety Software and other key technology platforms including training, updating, troubleshooting, and developing key insights and reports
• Manage the Travelers’ Workers Compensation Insurer corporate relationship for optimal recovery of injured employees and reduced cost 
  • Assist in reviewing cases for settlement
  • Understand specific state WC requirements and operate program within required parameters
  • Generate Workers Compensation data insights
  • Form a trustworthy and effective partnership with insurer/TPA for optimal process claim management results
• When acting in an advisory role to projects or stakeholders ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other EHS related regulatory requirements
• Partner with the National Sustainability Director to promote sustainability programs and initiatives to report on and reduce the company’s environmental footprint (electricity, water, waste and emissions)
• Contribute to the management and resolution of EHS related emerging issues, including compliance, legal, and business expansion activities

Partner with, influence, and guide Regional EHS and non-EHS staff, which may include Directors, Managers and Specialists as well as numerous non- employee contractors

Assist in creating, editing and advising on EHS SOP’s, Training and other compliance related guidance

Travel to and participate in or lead Corporate EHS+S audits at Regional sites

Through process review, identify risks associated with hazardous conditions, design deficiencies and unsafe behaviors

Assist in designing strategies to prevent occupational injuries and minimize risk

Assist in developing executive level presentations for C suite and Board of Director level decision-making  

Manage the Corporate Global and Leader calls and Regional EHS Annual plan reviews

Required Work Experience:  

10+ years’ work experience of responsibilities listed herein 

A degree in Environmental Engineering may be accepted in lieu of full work experience requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree. 

EHS Related Professional certifications

Experience developing and advising on EHS compliance programs, management systems and technical solutions

EHS Project management experience

Knowledge: 

Must have experience, or knowledge, of identifying and implementing risk reduction strategies for occupational hazards, including biological, chemical, ergonomic, vehicle safety, electrical, and indoor air quality

Demonstrated expertise and fully versed in applicable compliance requirements including OSHA, EPA and DOT standards

Working knowledge of business best practice and international standards for managing EHS programs

Comfort and agility with Safety Management software in providing user technical support in creating data, dashboards and insights for regional and site users. 

Comfortable with Excel tasks such as creating pivot tables, charts, graphs and other data visualization in order to drive EHS insights for decision-making at an Enterprise level. 

Skills:  

Self Disciplined, detail oriented and organized with a solid project management background

• Work independently, apply judgment and decision-making create professional insights and direction. 

Be able to follow projects through completion and provide follow on support as necessary

Ability to effectively track and coordinate with project stakeholder and track project status in order to meet project deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication (including excellent verbal and writing skills)

Must be proficient in using Microsoft business applications and possess strong PC skills

Must have proven problem solving and analytical skills

• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines within standards
• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to accept, create and manage change
• Must have experience with managing multiple operational teams or projects
• Proven ability to positively influence to drive results in achieving goals and objectives
• Strong influencing skills
• Customer / Patient Focus 
• Developing Direct Reports & Others 
• Interpersonal Savvy 
• Managerial Courage 
• Managing and Measuring Work 
• Strategic Agility 
• Organizational Agility 
• Building Effective Teams  
• Process Management 
• Problem Solving 

Awards/Recognitions:

FORTUNE magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list for 10 consecutive years; one of only five companies to attain Most Admired status in the "Health Care, Pharmacy and Other Services" industry category.

FORTUNE magazine’s Fortune 500 list

FORTUNE magazine’s America's Most Innovative Companies

Forbes® America's Best Employers List 

S&P 500

Barron’s 500

Included in the FTSE4Good, Calvert, and Ocean Tomosustainability indices.

Newsweek America's Greenest Companies

Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America

Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families

Time Magazine World's Best Companies

Consistently named one of the best places to work in U.S. business journal rankings.

Achieved Cancer Gold Standard accreditation from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, recognizing our actions to reduce the cancer risk of employees and their families.

Outlook:

In the $60 Billion and growing US Diagnostic Testing Market, Quest Diagnostics is the leader. Quest Diagnostics’ reputation as a leading innovator, provider of high value, low-cost solutions and its financial strength and flexibility make it well positioned to capitalize on the evolving healthcare landscape.

Quest Diagnostics’ long-term strategy is to become the undisputed world leader in diagnostic testing, information, and services. To drive this profitable growth, Quest Diagnostics plans to leverage capabilities to create differentiation:

Deliver Innovative Solutions

Leverage their Unparalleled Access and Distribution Network

Expand their relationships with large payors and health systems.

Deliver Superior Patient Experiences