ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry for over 50 years.
Their unique value lies in combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess. This approach reduces overall cost, shortens time to market, and maximizes productivity.
Job Description
The EH&S Manager will ensure that ABEC's operations comply with all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations at all times and locations worldwide.
The incumbent will maintain awareness of current applicable regulations and have appropriate SOPs and Work Instructions in place. They will also ensure that employees are trained in relevant procedures and verify their proper implementation through internal audits and inspections as needed.
This role will interface closely with Manufacturing on a global basis, interacting with Quality Control and HR functions to ensure a common understanding of company objectives, operational strategies, and cross-functional compliance at all levels.
Purpose and Responsibilities
* Provide safety support and information to employees.
* Identify safety training needs and coordinate safety training programs.
* Assist in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment activities.
* Develop/Update Job Safety Analyses/Risk Assessments as needed.
* Perform internal safety audits.
* Support emergency preparedness procedures.
* Assist in the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Promote safety awareness through communication and specific training programs.
* Chair plants' Safety Committee meetings and communicate best practices with other sites.
* Schedule/Conduct/Evaluate Emergency Response Drills at site.
* Successfully manage and complete all EH&S related work assignments and duties in a timely manner.
* Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
* Assist in the development and implementation of EH&S related policies, procedures, and programs to assure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company-specific regulations & requirements.
* Review incident reports (accidents and near misses) and follow-up as necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of all information provided.
* Conduct EH&S related workplace inspections and participate in accident/incident investigations to identify root-cause and appropriate corrective actions.
* Coordinate with HR on Workers Compensation and Return-to-Work matters.
* Properly respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
* Maintain required detailed recordkeeping; report EH&S required data to Corporate Office.
* Monitor and report on plant safety goals and objectives.
* Ensure understanding of all EH&S and regulatory requirements needed to maintain a safe work environment.
* Execute other tasks as assigned.
* Conduct quarterly waste-water reports.
* Conduct chemical audits and usage reports.
* Ability to travel when required.
* Enforce positive safety culture and hold all employees accountable for the ABEC safety program.
* Enter safety data for safety observation reports.
* Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.
* Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities.
Requirements
* 5-10 years' experience at a management level in this specific discipline, preferably with direct responsibility for multi-site operations, both domestic, international, and 2-3 years' experience in running a site safety program.
* Level 7 degree, ideally related to workplace safety, industrial engineering, or similar discipline.
* Practical knowledge of HSA (Ireland) & OSHA (USA) regulatory requirements.
* Experience with HSA compliance.
* Applies engineering controls, administrative procedures, and work practices to address EHS risks.
* Manages the compiling, updating, and analysis of all appropriate data to ensure EHS compliance with government regulations and company standards.
* Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
* Must be flexible, innovative, and comfortable in setting own priorities.
* Polished presentation, business acumen, and facilitation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills.
* Ability to communicate clearly too all levels of management.
* Ability to obtain a CIF safety supervisor certification.
* Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.