At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will your help write about our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And we are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform activities related to Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) compliance to support the site, location or business needs. Receives technical and strategic oversight and direction from HSE supervisor or manager for the site, location or business but also has enough experience to work unsupervised to accomplish goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in developing health and safety systems, programs and procedures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, and enhance the overall site safety culture resulting in management engagement, employee involvement and the reduction in unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Participate on incident investigations to guide on finding root causes and identifying aligned long-term corrective actions.
Perform facility audits, surveys and inspections to identify environmental, safety and occupational hazards and weaknesses, to promote effective practices and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies or process improvement.
Participates, review and approves risk assessments such as: to Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ergonomic, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), new chemicals, and equipment assessments.
Support all chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation and documentation.
Educate employees on how to prevent health problems using safety training programs and communications.
Support on the monitoring of contractor activities to ensure compliance with West Safety Policies.
Participate on projects for new equipment or improvement as safety representative.
Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

Education

BS Degree in Environment, Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or science related field.

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years HSE Experience: 3-5 years of experience required and
Previous experience in a manufacturing working environment and/or industrial setting required and
Experience writing and implementing HSE policies and procedures required and
Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess strong ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees and managers at all levels of the organization
Ability to read, interpret and write documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrated ability to train
Strong planning and organizational skills
Analytical problem solving
Able to track information and conduct audits
Ability to work irregular hours on occasion to support 24/7 operation
Ability to communicate with all levels of employees
Ability to give feedback and instructions to help others to reach excellence in doing their present or future tasks at work
Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Outlook, Excel)

License and Certifications

OSHA 10 preferred
Lean/six sigma certification preferred
First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

Learn and apply new information or new skills
Able to develop effective working relationships
Demonstrates a can-do attitude
Operate in both office and manufacturing environments
Analyze and solve problems
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws

Shift

Monday- Friday 7:30am, to 4:30pm

Flexiablity maybe required based on business needs

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. #LI-SL1

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