Mgr, Health Safety & Environment

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. seeks a Mgr, Health Safety & Environment at the Walker, MI site to lead the development and enforcement of HSE programs and ensure regulatory compliance across operations.

The role reports to the site Director of Operations and requires 10+ years in manufacturing with strong OSHA knowledge and a proven ability to drive safety improvements in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing with 8+ years in HSE leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State and local safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; able to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) programs and processes to prevent incidents.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, trends and sharing best practices.
• Manage environmental permit requirements including documentation and recordkeeping.
• Oversee the site safety committee, set goals and drive safety performance.
• Develop HSE training needs, reviews and equipment assessments; ensure regulatory compliance metrics.
• Support turnover for new equipment or plant process changes from the HSE perspective.
• Create contractor safety guidelines and ensure adherence; participate in key HSE initiatives.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Cross-functional leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Mgr, Health Safety & Environment

Requisition ID: 75876

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Walker, MI, US, 49534

Department: HSE

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 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 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 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.