HSE Manager

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

West is expanding in Indiana with a cutting-edge manufacturing facility designed to drive

innovation, quality, and operational excellence. We’re seeking forward-thinking professionals who excel in fast-paced settings, lead with integrity, and value teamwork and continuous improvement. If you’re energized by building something new, fostering collaboration, and driving impact in a purpose-driven industry, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of West and accelerate our mission to improve patient lives globally

In this role, you will identify, develop, and implement health, safety and environmental programs and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and corporate standards. This position reports directly to the Site Director and has specific duty and responsibility for the overall workplace health and safety for all onsite individuals; employees, contractors, visitors and/or guests. Technically guide the management of the site, location or business in matters related to Environment, Health and Safety.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Proactively implement and guide site specific Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) programs and procedures, behavioral safety processes, corporate HSE mandates, problem analysis/troubleshooting, and interpretation of applicable regulatory regulations.
• Manage site incident reporting process to ensure effective investigation, identification of root causes, reporting, corrective actions, trends, and best practice sharing throughout the business.
• Implement and lead the risk assessment program including but not limited to Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Ergonomic, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), new chemicals, potent compounds and equipment assessments for current activities and by participating in the project planning and turnover process regarding new equipment, plant process improvements, and modifications to the plant from the HSE perspective.
• Manage HSE regulatory compliance programs such as permit requirements including recordkeeping and applicable documentation.
• Develop and update site specific HSE training needs required by HSE regulatory agencies and West Corporate.
• Contributes to and/or plans and executes HSE, Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility (CR), Business Continuity and Crisis Management related projects and in other key HSE initiatives as assigned by the Director of Operations and West HSE Corporate.
• Liaison between the site and the HSE regulatory agencies, corporate, HSE related visits from customers or on behalf of customers.
• Translates Corporate HSE initiatives to strategic and tactical goals and objectives for the site, location or business.
• Provides leadership for site HSE staff, if applicable.
• Manage onsite security.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Information

Job Category

EHS jobs - Midwest

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

5 - 10 years

Industry Segments

Medical Equipment / Instrumentation, Pharmaceuticals