Mgr, Health Safety & Environment

Mgr, Health Safety & Environment; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a seasoned HSE Manager for the Walker facility to lead health, safety and environmental programs and ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations. You will report to the site Director of Operations and develop proactive processes to prevent incidents.

This on-site, Monday–Friday role requires a BS in Occupational Safety and Health or related field and 8–10 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 8+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State and local safety regulations.
• Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Implement proactive HSE programs to prevent incidents.
• Lead incident reporting and investigations.
• Oversee risk assessment programs including JSA, PPE and equipment assessments.
• Manage environmental permit requirements and documentation.
• Oversee and guide the site safety committee and safety goals.
• Develop and update site-specific HSE training needs and equipment assessments.
• Monitor HSE regulatory compliance metrics and reporting.
• Participate in project turnover from an HSE perspective.
• Develop contractor safety guidelines and initiatives.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

OSHA knowledge

Education

BS in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

This position will be on-site 5 days a week. No relocation available for this position.

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 Walker 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.
• 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 alllevels 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 orderto 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.