Manager, EH&S

US WorldMeds; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US WorldMeds in Philadelphia (Navy Yard) seeks an experienced EHS Manager to lead the environmental, health, and safety program for the CMC Manufacturing organization. You will prevent injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, manage EHS risks, and foster a culture of safety across the site.

The role requires a strong background in EHS systems, certifications, and the ability to influence all levels of the organization while delivering training and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in EHS program management.
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations and industry EHS standards.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or equivalent.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Management System Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong writing capabilities, especially with writing clear, concise EHS procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work independently.
• Must be able to interact with and influence all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, manages, and administers the EHS management system at the Philadelphia site.
• Identifies hazards and environmental aspects; manages risks and environmental impacts.
• Maintains EHS regulatory compliance activities and interfaces with regulatory personnel.
• Conducts inspections and audits.
• Performs evaluations of processes and equipment for compliance.
• Supports workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work program.
• Leads and participates in teams and committees.
• Conducts IH surveys, JHA and PPE assessments.
• Conducts ergonomic evaluations.
• Packages and ships hazardous waste.
• Provides technical guidance on environmental, health and safety issues.
• Develops and manages projects and training programs.
• Leads or participates in internal EHS committees.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Analytical problem solving

Written communication

Project management

stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental Science

EHS certifications (CSP/CIH/CHMM) or equivalent

Experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

Job description

Summary

Provides environmental health and safety (EHS) services to US WorldMeds – Philadelphia | Navy Yard facility, with particular focus on the CMC Manufacturing organization. The Manager, EH&S priorities are to prevent and address work-related injuries and illnesses, assure compliance with EHS laws and regulations, manage EHS risks, prepare the site for dealing with emergencies, promote wellness programs and protect the environment, and promote a culture whereby employee health and safety become part of the site’s culture.

Provides environmental health and safety (EHS) services to US WorldMeds – Philadelphia | Navy Yard facility, with particular focus on the CMC Manufacturing organization. The Manager, EH&S priorities are to prevent and address work-related injuries and illnesses, assure compliance with EHS laws and regulations, manage EHS risks, prepare the site for dealing with emergencies, promote wellness programs and protect the environment, and promote a culture whereby employee health and safety become part of the site’s culture.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, manages, and administers environmental health and safety management system and its associated programs at the Philadelphia site.
• Identifies hazards and environmental aspects; manages risks and environmental impacts.
• Maintains EHS regulatory compliance activities, including preparing and submitting EHS regulatory agency reports and interfacing with regulatory agency personnel.
• Conducts inspections and audits.
• Performs evaluations of existing and new processes and equipment to ensure compliance.
• Supports worker’s compensation claims and return-to-work program.
• Leads and participates in teams and committees.
• Conducts industrial hygiene (IH) surveys, job hazard analyses (JHA) and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
• Conducts ergonomic evaluations.
• Packages and ships hazardous waste.
• Provides technical guidance to employees regarding environmental, health and safety related issues or concerns, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and manages projects as well as training programs as needed.
• Leads and/or participate in internal committees where EHS input is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline)
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in EHS program management
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations and industry EHS standards
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) certification, or equivalent
• Experience working with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Management System Standards
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Effective critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong writing capabilities, especially with writing clear, concise EHS procedures
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to interact with and influence all levels of the organization

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds)
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, color vision and ability to adjust or focus

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.

Equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.