Manager, EH&S

USWM, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US WorldMeds – Philadelphia Navy Yard is seeking a Manager, EH&S to lead the environmental health and safety program at the site. You will prevent injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety across manufacturing operations.

Requires a bachelor’s degree, 5–10 years in EHS program management, CSP/CIH/CHMM or equivalent, and ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 experience. The role involves risk assessment, investigations, training, and leading cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science.
• 5–10 years of EHS program management experience.
• Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations.
• CSP/CIH/CHMM certification or equivalent.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, manages, and administers EHS management system and programs at the Philadelphia site.
• Identifies hazards and environmental aspects; manages risks and environmental impacts.
• Maintains EHS regulatory compliance activities, including reports to regulatory agencies.
• 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 guidance on regulatory compliance.
• Develops and manages projects and training programs.
• Leads or participates in internal committees for EHS input.

Skills

EHS program management

Regulatory knowledge

Hazard assessment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Independent work

Influence at all levels

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety / Environmental Science

CSP / CIH / CHMM or equivalent certification

ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 knowledge

Job description

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Manager, EH&S

FT40 Full-Time Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1127

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

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.

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 1401 and OHSAS 18001 Management System Standards
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace
• 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

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.