Manager, EH&S

About the role

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.

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 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Management System Standards
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards
• 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

Physical demands and work environment

Physical Demands: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds). Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, color vision and ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.