Environmental Health & Safety Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plans and administrates activities directed at ensuring the health and safety of employees and compliance with applicable federal, state, local and corporate health, safety and environmental regulations/requirements.
- Develops, implements and administers health, safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and corporate policies, to include, the Emergency Response & Loss Prevention, Fire Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out, Industrial Hygiene confined space, Powered Industrial Vehicle safety and electrical safety, etc. The EHS compliance areas of air, water, waste and chemical management need to meet local, region, national and internal requirements.
- Coordinates and collaborates with all departments to assure that all safety-related OSHA requirements are enforced by management and employees.
- Assists with laboratory based programs, such as Chemical Hygiene, Lab Safety Standard, Hazardous Materials storage and disposal, and Hazard Communications.
- Hosts government inspections
- Coordinates inspection reports and ensures the timely correction of outstanding items as a result of inspection.
- Performs periodic internal audit of company facilities and recommends required corrective action to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
- Oversees the compilation and submission of required reports to regulatory agencies according to schedule.
- Ensures that an inventory record of in-house chemicals and material safety data sheet files is maintained.
- Investigates all injuries to include near misses, illnesses, business interruptions and property losses.
- Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies such as Workers' Compensation carrier and OSHA as required, meeting compliance regulations.
- Participates, chairs, and supports the emergency evacuation team for all sites, including development of the Emergency Team and procedures in the area of evacuations, chemical spills, accidents, fire and natural disasters etc. {m}{c}{s}

SKILLS

Must have 4-7 years of experience in Environmental/Health & Safety, 10 years of experience in EHS program management in a pharmaceutical/dietary supplement manufacturing environment producing regulated products preferred. Strong knowledge of OSHA, FDA, cGMP, DOT and NFPA regulatory standards required. Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills necessary. Must have demonstrated ability in accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to meet deadlines required. Must be able to establish priorities and multitask. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word Excel and PowerPoint). Experience working with ergonomics in a manufacturing setting required. Must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other Engineering or Science Degree. The following certifications/licenses are desired, but not required: CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) and CSP (Certified Safety Professional). Must be able to lift, carry or move up to 50 pounds.

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.