EH&S Manager

The EH&S Manager, will reports to the Arrowhead Head of Environmental Health and Safety, and is responsible for implementing and maintaining the Environmental, Health and Safety program in an FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The EH&S Manager will be responsible for identifying and implementing EH&S strategies, safety and chemical regulatory requirements, training on general safety, injury reductions and emissions/waste/water management, including all applicable permitting and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide EH&S guidance and compliance support to site management to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements
• Evaluate facility EH&S conditions, assess risks and develop appropriate corrective-action plans to address deficiencies in comparison to regulations, industry standards and company policy
• Drive continuous improvement in EH&S performance and programs. Develop Key Safety Performance indicators and communicate results
• Prepare, update and provide training for Safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage reporting requirements for waste management
• Prepare environmental summaries, training reports, regulatory summaries, filings and, reporting requirements
• Regularly perform safety walk-throughs to proactively identify and correct potential safety issues. Proactively engage the plant safety committee to conduct departmental safety walk-throughs in their area
• Ensure proper use of equipment and systems in hazardous rated/classified areas of the facility
• Manage the site contractor safety program. Ensure that contractors provide a project specific written safety program
• Plan, develop, and manage site procedures for adhering to local, state, and federal EH&S regulations
• Review the site EH&S procedures and recommend modifications if appropriate.
• Conduct job hazard analysis and/or exposure assessments to identify occupational health hazards, including but not limited to hazardous chemicals, flammable solvents, and physical agents
• Manage EH&S audits by outside regulatory agencies
• Receives, reviews, and processes all MSDS"s and maintains GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals)

Requirements:

• BS degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Sciences or related technical discipline
• 8 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Must have the skill and ability to conduct and/or support sensitive investigations involving company personnel, assets, and/or proprietary information
• Strong working knowledge of EH&S regulations and requirements (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and ability to demonstrate effective interaction with regulatory agencies
• Knowledgeable in the technical fundamentals of safety management and risk assessments and reduction, including machinery safety, ergonomics, and occupational health
• Leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while managing multiple assignments with strict deadlines
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry with large scale chemical storage and waste handling