Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducting 6S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Safety, Sustain) walkthroughs of production and non-production areas.
Identifying and escalating EHS issues to the appropriate internal department managers or external company contacts.
Assisting with department and area EHS inspections during the audit preparation process and audit events.
Ensuring compliance with site EHS procedures and policies.
Participating in shift startup meetings when requested to communicate EHS information.
Participating in monthly meetings with site management and global EHS team members.
Maintaining knowledge of the current facility layout, locations of EHS equipment, EHS policies, and EHS procedures.
Delivering EHS training as indicated on the training matrix and delivering EHS orientation training when scheduled by Human Resources.
Partnering with internal or third-party training resources when needed.
Completing assigned training in online LMS (Learning Management System).
Partnering with external consultants, engineering firms, insurance firms, and insurance brokers when needed.
Assisting with the onboarding of new EHS team members.
Assisting the Procurement team in the evaluation of contractors, vendors, and suppliers with EHS criteria.
Partnering with the Procurement team to order safety-related supplies in alignment with the Finance budget.
Partnering with the Procurement team to identify cost savings and sustainability opportunities.
Using SAP to enter in purchase requisitions and process work cycles.
Completing EHS questionnaires, surveys, and qualification forms for customer requests.
Participating in quarterly Risk Hunts, identifying and documenting hazards, and communicating issues to the appropriate personnel.
Completing and distributing site monthly EHS reports, including metrics, highlights, and lowlights.
Completing annual site OSHA regulatory reports.
On an annual basis, gathering and entering in site environmental data for applicable Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Completing annual chemical inventory surveys for chemical storage areas.
Reviewing EHS-related mail, processing correspondence, and delivering or filing where needed.
Maintaining hard copy files and electronic (shared drive and Teams group) files.
Supporting EHS needs for digital transformation and automation initiatives.
Maintaining site EHS information, including EHS action items and risk assessments, in Quentic (EHS Database).
Conducting EHS equipment reviews of new, modified, or moved equipment in the facility.
Assisting in the development and review of applicable policies, procedures, and systems to achieve and maintain the site’s ISO certifications.
Assisting in the review of EHS procedures and policies and providing recommendations for changes and additions.
Ensuring that updated controlled documents are passed through the controlled document approval process properly.
Submitting the “First Report of Injury” to the worker’s compensation insurance provider.
Partnering with the Human Resources team to gather employee information for reporting purposes.
Providing requested EHS information to the worker’s compensation claims professionals and providing company contacts for non-EHS information.
Reporting and monitoring of current workers’ compensation claims.
Assisting Supervisors with completion of incident reports and incident investigations when requested.
Logging EHS metrics in the PowerBI database for daily management review.
Coordinating EHS meetings, preparing meeting agendas and summaries, and communicating summaries to attendees.
Preparing and distributing Safety Minutes and Toolbox Talk briefings based on seasonal or other timely issues.
Preparing EHS-related site communication and distributing information to applicable groups.
Monitoring progress and following up on assigned corrective and preventive action items.
Conducting STOP Behavior Based Safety observations, collecting STOP observation cards, managing the STOP Observation database, and following up with individuals who have not yet reached their monthly observation target.
Reviewing EHS-related contractor project documentation and participating in contractor meetings when needed.
Reviewing recorded video upon request (related to potential or actual safety incidents).
Assisting with the administration of initiatives and events, such as emergency drills and the annual Safety Week event.
Providing backup support when other team members are unavailable.
Responding to general EHS inquiries.
Voluntarily serving as a site First Responder.
Completing assigned training and achieving goals outlined in the professional development plan.
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Maintaining confidential information.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to engage in crucial conversations.
Ability to deliver training clearly and effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient with managing information in electronic databases.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Collecting and diligently analyzing data.
Communicating data clearly.
Presenting information effectively.
Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to clearly respond to relevant questions from employees, managers, contractors, vendors, customers, and other interested parties in a timely manner.
Ability to work as part of a team.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Administrative experience.
Experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in the manufacturing industry.
Certifications:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Graduate Safety Professional (GSP)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

PAY RATE: $70,000 - $85,000 USD Salaried

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

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