Senior Safety Specialist

About the Role

The Sr. EHS Specialist is responsible for complex technical work within a range of EHS disciplines. The role assists and supports the Associate Director of EHS in developing, implementing, and monitoring the site’s EHS programs to protect the health, safety, and well-being of employees, visitors, contractors, the community, and the environment, while ensuring compliance with all relevant EHS regulations and best industry practices.

This position requires adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, MIOSHA, MI DEQ, and related EHS procedures, policies, and practices. The role also involves consistent support of Ash Stevens’ mission and values and the protection of original technical information as company property.

Responsibilities

• With limited supervision, assist and support the Associate Director of EHS in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all EHS management systems and programs.
• Support business plan KRAs/goals and develop and monitor to ensure goals are achieved.
• Develop, implement, document, and periodically review company training programs related to EHS to protect workers and satisfy regulatory and site requirements.
• Develop, review, approve, and implement SOPs, Work Instructions, and all other EHS documents.
• Support site management with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and assignment & tracking of CAPAs as needed.
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders to communicate EHS compliance risks and gain alignment on EHS initiatives and priorities.
• Ensure site compliance with applicable EHS regulations and company requirements, guidelines, and policies, and take necessary steps to prevent non-conformances.
• Ensure all EHS reporting, both internally and externally, is conducted timely and accurately.
• Assist with safety evaluations and risk assessments (JHA, PHAs, HAZOPs, FMEAs, PSSRs, etc.) of new products, processes, facilities, and equipment, and recommend CAPAs to improve safety performance.
• Provide technical support for EHS programs (LOTOTO, Hazcom, Respiratory Protection, Chemical Hygiene, etc.).
• Assist with the development of annual EHS KRAs, goals, plans, objectives, and budget as directed by the Associate Director.
• Complete requisite environmental reporting (Tier 2, biennial hazardous waste, air emissions, TRI, and stormwater) as directed.
• Report injury/illness data electronically to OSHA and generate and post requisite site reports.
• Assign and manage EHS education and training using MasterControl software system.
• Conduct new hire orientation (NHO) safety training and education as needed.
• Maintain and control site SDSs for raw materials, starting materials, intermediates, and finished products per Hazcom Standards.
• Conduct qualitative/quantitative exposure assessments for hazardous materials and HPAPIs.
• Assess site compliance with corporate policies/guidelines and federal, state, and local regulations through periodic workplace audits and walkthroughs (Gemba walks).
• Guide Site Safety Committee (SSC) activities and initiatives.
• Work closely with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams to ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with all site EHS requirements (Safe Work Permits, PRCS entries, LOTOTO, hot work, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or a similar field required.
• Master’s degree in EHS or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• EHS certifications (CSP, CIH, QEP, CHMM) are a plus.
• Sustainability & ESG experience is a plus.
• Experience with SDS authoring.
• Knowledge of HPAPI containment and isolation equipment and practices.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence all levels of employees.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong auditing and risk-assessment skills.
• Ability to self-lead work tasks to completion.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Visio, PowerPoint, & Excel), Emission Master, SAP, and Smartsheet.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and adult learning skills.
• Ability to develop, perform, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a scientific discipline.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.