Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Safety And Occupational Health Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Safety & Occupational Health (S&OH) Manager with a strong background in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries to lead and enhance our site-wide S&OH programs. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned S&OH generalist with proven expertise in S&OH risk assessment, ergonomics, investigations and regulatory compliance. A key focus will be on S&OH operational risk assessments, ergonomics assessments in manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse and office settings.

Shift Available:

Monday - Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute programs, policies, procedures, and associated training programs as the subject matter expert for operational risk assessments and ergonomics assessments in office, manufacturing, laboratory and warehouse environments.
• Perform hazard/risk/exposure/ergonomic assessments for current and future process introductions documented in appropriate change management or new material introduction process, working with outside consultation as needed to determine risk mitigation.
• Support day-to-day activities across the Summit campus, including GMP cell therapy clinical drug substance manufacturing operations, support of Site Engineering & Facilities, Warehouse, and Quality Control laboratories.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health laws, regulations, codes, rules, and consensus guides.
• Develop and implement new EHS programs, policies, and procedures and update and improve existing ones.
• Provide technical support and oversight in relation to EHS programs and activities on-site.
• Attend daily, weekly, and/or monthly governance meetings to support operations. This includes Operation huddles, Tier meetings, GEMBA walks, and EHS Committees.
• Ability to apply EHS regulatory program requirements in a GMP operational setting and coach team members & operation leaders to enable them to successfully deploy and empower ownership of EHS best practices.
• Accountable for EHS regulatory preparedness and participate in regulatory inspections, self-assessments and audits.
• Perform incident investigations and develop and implement robust corrective actions.
• Responsible for utilizing EHS platforms for investigations, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Strong project management skills and ability to successfully implement cross-functional sitewide projects.
• Active engagement in EHS training programs and development and delivery of curricula.
• Key contact for internal customers, building strong relationships with facilities, management, and other cross functional groups and departments.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Working knowledge of applicable EHS governing bodies and federal and state regulations (EPA, OSHA, NJDEP, NFPA, etc.).
• Knowledge, experience and proven track record with the design and execution of EHS programs in a GMP regulated manufacturing setting.
• Experience and proven track record of effective project management skills.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and execution of objective risk assessments.
• Strong Incident Investigation and Corrective Action and Preventative Action skill set.
• Proficiency in computer-based systems (e.g. Microsoft office, EHS web-based systems).
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to frequently changing priorities simultaneously and think creatively, critically, and strategically to solve problems in a complex environment with urgency, agility, and calm.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), preferably within a GMP manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or R&D environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of broad EHS experience with a strong foundation in occupational safety and industrial hygiene principles.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting facility and laboratory audits.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing ergonomic assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and external auditors.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) are preferred.