Mgr, Health Safety & Environment

West Pharmaceutical Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services seeks an experienced HSE Manager to join the Phoenix facility. You will identify, develop and implement health, safety and environmental programs to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance, reporting to the site Director of Operations.

Responsibilities include leading proactive HSE initiatives, incident investigations, risk assessments, training, and coordination with the safety committee to achieve site safety goals and maintain SDS for hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or science related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State and local safety laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement proactive Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) programs and processes to prevent occupational incidents.
• Supports incident reporting and ensures effective investigation and corrective actions.
• Lead risk assessment programs including JSA, PPE, and equipment assessments.
• Manage environmental permit requirements and documentation.
• Oversee site safety committee and establish safety goals and objectives.
• Develop site-specific HSE training needs and equipment assessments.
• Monitor HSE regulatory compliance metrics and reporting.
• Participate in project turnover regarding new equipment from an HSE perspective.
• Develop and implement contractor safety guidelines.
• Investigate and identify controls for accidents and hazardous exposures.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials.

Skills

OSHA compliance

HSE programs

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

BS in Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

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?

Description

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.

Job Summary

In this role, you will r eport 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 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.

Education

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

Work 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 Requirements

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

Shift

M-F Days

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.