Our client a leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an EHS Officer.
Develop and administer facility Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies, standards, procedures and objectives. Foster facility awareness, involvement and accountability of EHS issues to assure full integration of EHS initiatives with business activities. Direct facility activities to minimize company liability and promote sustainability. This role will generally support locations of employees; with moderate environmental and safety complexity.
MAIN DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to at all times, including wearing PPE as appropriate. Acquire knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, work instructions, and associated documentation. Comply with all Health & Safety Policies and instructions and actively contribute to Company efforts to promote safe behaviour and safe systems of work.· Lead the development, implementation and continual enhancement of the EHS Management System at the facility.
* Identifies and leverages EHS best practices
* Lead EHS planning at the facility, including the setting of goals, prioritizing facility needs and establishing adequate systems for performance review and improvement.
* Assist department managers, supervisors and employees with implementation of creative approaches to improve safety, minimize environmental footprint and liability, and implement EHS initiatives.
* Conduct and/or coordinate EHS inspections and assessments to assure compliance with regulatory requirements, EHS initiatives and Key Performance Measures (KPM) expectations, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations based on findings.
* Provide progress reports, as appropriate, to corporate and facility management and facility employees relative to EHS goals, metrics and other performance indicators
* Coordinates resources to ensure EHS aspects and requirements, including legal requirements as contained in codes, laws, permits, licenses, orders, etc., affecting the facility are fully understood and properly managed.
* Procure and maintain records, data, or information necessary to: prepare internally or externally required reports; respond to agency requests; and verify compliance with EHS requirements. Prepare and submit timely reports and responses to informational requests.
* Provide recommendations and ensure proper follow up and resolution of all concerns identified through assessments, inspections, monitoring activities or other means.
* Work with engineering in the design and installation of new or altered equipment or processes with the goal of eliminating or reducing safety hazards and environmental impact
* Provide training and information necessary to ensure responsible personnel are aware of corporate and governmental EHS regulations and requirements.
* Lead the facility in promoting and implementing a high performance EHS culture.
* Lead the development, maintenance, implementation, and annual review of EHS policies, procedures and responsibilities, and develop/direct activities that will stimulate and maintain employee interest as well as improve EHS performance.
* Perform and/or coordinate monitoring activities necessary to ensure compliance with EHS regulations and initiatives,
* Manage the facility incident investigation process to ensure incidents are reported in a timely manner, root causes are identified and corrective actions are tracked through closure.
* Plan, develop, deliver, and coordinate effective EHS training to all facility employees, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors to promote a strong EHS culture.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Will include participating in special projects as identified.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
* § A Bachelor's degree in EHS or engineering, or related field with a NEBOSH Diploma§ Able to demonstrate suitable EHS experience
* § Strong knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to comprehend other software programs outside of Microsoft.
* Experience
Minimum of 2 years Manufacturing experience
COMPETENCIES
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to information.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision.
* Positive mental attitude and ability to perform a multitude of tasks simultaneously with a helpful, friendly attitude.
* Proven analytical thinking, results orientation and problem solving skills.
* Proven ability to maintain professionalism while demonstrating tact and confidentiality.
* § Strong organizational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy.
* § Ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts from corporate to manufacturing employees – both oral and written.
* § Drives a high performing culture and Continuous Improvement.
* § Adapts a flexible approach.