Job Type

Full-time

Description

The manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for the creation and implementation of policies and practices to ensure the health and safety of the Company’s associates, visitors, and contractors and to promote the accomplishment of the Company’s objectives relating to the protection of the workplace and natural environments. The incumbent ensures that the Company complies with local, state, and federal regulations applicable to the workplace, with a particular focus on those administered by Cal OSHA, the EPA, and San Benito County agencies. The [Senior] Manager of EH&S leads the Company’s safety and compliance efforts in multiple facilities and is responsible for hazardous waste management at those same locations. The incumbent develops and implements training and inspection/audit policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing environments where chemicals are stored or used, will be able to work well under pressure, have experience conducting incident and accident investigations, and will have strong written and verbal communication skills. The position requires reliable transportation and reports to the Company’s General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer.

Requirements

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the Company’s efforts to accomplish its objectives relating to the protection of the workplace and natural environments and the promotion of the health and safety of people on all of the Company’s premises.
Ensures compliance of all the Company’s operations with local, state, and federal regulations, in particular those administered by Cal OSHA/OSHA, the EPA, and the County. Responsible for routine and for-cause inspection/audit readiness.
Implements and oversees required OSHA safety programs (i.e., forklift, respirator, bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, PPE, etc.) and updates them annually.
Evaluates the Company’s existing EH&S programs and practices and continuously seek to identify and implement improvements.
Works to encourage engagement by the Company’s associates in its EH&S programs and practices.
Works effectively with other managers to create, operate, and improve the Company’s EH&S programs.
Schedules and leads periodic EH&S meetings with a representative group of associates and provides regular Company-wide communication.
Creates and carries out regular training for emergency preparedness, PPE compliance, safe chemical handling, and about other of the Company’s EH&S policies.
Ensures the maintenance of sufficient supplies required for emergency response.
Responds to accidents and incidents involving any person on Company premises, arranges immediate care for associates as needed, and investigate all accidents and incidents. Uses root cause / corrective action methodologies to reduce accidents and incidents over time and provides periodic trending information to senior leadership.
Advises on aspects of EH&S in the design, layout, construction, and use of new and existing buildings and equipment. Enlists and supervises contractors or consultants if greater expertise in specific areas such as industrial hygiene is required.
Oversees the Company’s Safety Data Sheet program for all raw materials and products.
Ensures that records relating to EH&S are maintained in accordance with regulations and Company policies.
Uses internal audits on a regular basis to identify and mitigate risk. Creates and operates a proactive system to strengthen safety in all areas of the Company. Follows up on corrective action recommendations from internal and external audits.
Keeps written safety programs and SOPs up to date.
Maintains a list of authorized operators of company vehicles.
Maintains required records of employee exposures to hazardous materials.
Liaises with the Company’s insurance brokers and insurers regarding worker’s compensation claims and claims otherwise relating to accidents or incidents involving the Company’s associates.
Contributes to Quality Management Review meetings with senior management.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, and/or a scientific field in combination with relevant experience
Safety certification such as OSHA 30-hour Industrial

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years relevant EH&S experience in a related life sciences organization or in a manufacturing environment involving potentially hazardous chemical
Knowledge of California environmental and safety regulations and policies
Knowledge of hazardous waste management/HAZWOPER certification
Experience with accident investigations and CAPA implementation
Creativity, innovation, and the ability to solve problems and generate viable solutions
Demonstrated project management and time management skills
Good human relations and oral/written communication skills
Must have working knowledge of computers, including MS Office applications
Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours while using a computer
Ability to go from site to site by own means of transportation
Ability to access areas of the facilities that may require the use of a ladder

EEOC

Salary Description

$118,000.00 to $148,000.00

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