POSITION SUMMARY 

The Manager EHS will direct the implementation of EHS policies, programs, and practices. You will play a critical role in shaping the Safety culture at the Petersburg facility. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will champion a safe working environment and compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines for the site. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Building and maintaining Civica’s EHS program and driving safe behaviors.

• Provide technical environment, safety and industrial hygiene support to the organization.

• Provide leadership to site staff, employees and EHS committees that will continue to drive a strong behavior-based safety culture

• Develop, implement and improve EHS programs and processes including emergency preparedness and fire protection, safety risk assessments and safe working procedures for non-office activities, hazardous waste management, training, ergonomics, contractor safety, and crisis management

• Provide status updates and recommendations to management on program and policy development for health, safety and environmental compliance programs

• Monitor and inspect employees for compliance with PPE and other regulations

• Coordinates and inspects construction and environmental remediation activities

• Investigate injuries/illnesses, near-misses and environmental incidents

• Stay informed of industry best practices providing input and leadership in development and roll-out of policies and procedures

• The position may also be responsible for treating minor injuries, managing worker’s comp

• Lead investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future

• Maintain compliance with applicable Waste, Water and Air regulations through required preventative maintenance of the equipment, recordkeeping, preparation of report and plans

• Conduct audits, process / equipment review and proactive risk elimination and track corrective actions to closure

• Coordinate and conduct EHS training for employees contractors and visitors as needed

• Establish EHS goals, milestones, and objectives as well as key performance metrics. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Must have a college degree in a relevant discipline, such as occupational health and environmental safety, engineering and/or the sciences.

• + years of EHS experience.

• Must have 5+ years of EHS experience in a GMP environment. 

• Experience in a technical environment requiring adherence to strong health and safety practices. Experience with aseptic product manufacturing and/or injectable drugs manufacturing is a plus.

• Safety-related professional certifications desired.

• Familiarity with business continuity standards and practices

• Ability to deliver internal health and safety management courses

• Hands-on experience in the implementation of several of the occupational health components within an EHS program (hearing conservation, hazard communication, RPE, PPE, bloodborne pathogens, laboratory safety, IAQ, and air sampling)

• Certifications – CSP, CHMM, CPE, CIH certifications preferred

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, as well as skillfully gather and analyze information utilizing appropriate root cause analysis, and other tools.

• Demonstrated experience building a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging Operational Excellence methodologies and tools.

• Demonstrated ability to build a strong safety and quality culture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Furthermore, the employee must be capable of successfully passing aseptic gowning requirements, procedures, and certification. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.