Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

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Job Summary:
In this role, you will report to the site Director of Operations, the HSE Manager will Identify, develop & implement health, safety and environmental programs and policies for the Phoenix facility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and corporate standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement site specific programs and procedures, behavioral safety processes, corporate safety mandates, problem analysis/troubleshooting, and interpretation of applicable regulatory regulations.
• Implement proactive Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) programs and processes with the goal of preventing occupational incidents in the workplace.
• Supports site incident reporting process to ensures effective investigation, reporting, corrective actions, trends and best practice sharing throughout the business.
• Implement and lead the risk assessment program including Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), FMEA, equipment assessments amongst other.
• Manage the environmental related permit requirements including monthly recordkeeping and permit documentation.
• Oversees and guide the site safety committee in establishing site safety goals and objectives.
• Develop and update site specific HSE training needs, operational reviews and new equipment assessments.
• Understand, implement, report and monitor HSE and regulatory compliance metrics.
• Participate in the project turnover process regarding new equipment or plant processes updates or changes plants from the HSE perspective.
• Develop and implement contractor safety guidelines.
• Participates in other key HSE initiatives as assigned by the Director of Operations.
• Manage onsite Security.
• Investigate, analyze, identify and recommend controls for causes and/or potential causes of accidents, exposures to hazardous materials and ergonomic hazards.
• Oversee the site safety committee & assist in establishing site safety goals & objectives.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on hazardous materials used in the workplace.
• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or science related field.

• Experience: 10+ years of experience
• 8+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State and local safety laws and regulations.
• Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial setting required.

• Must have excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills & be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization; must possess good organization, time-management, negotiating & conflict resolution skills; excellent computer skills (including MS Office experience using Word & Excel) required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience in plastic injection molding industries
• Experience with high-speed production and automated equipment
• Masters on Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or science related field.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.

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