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West Pharma Health Safety & Environment Specialist United States, Michigan, Walker 128149359
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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
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or science related field required
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years HSE experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing working environment and/or industrial setting
- Experience writing and implementing HSE policies and procedures
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Master of Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or science related field
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience preferred
- Must have knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State, and local safety laws and regulations
- Must have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization; must possess good organization, time-management, negotiating and conflict resolution skills; Continuous improvement mindset, excellent computer skills (including MS Office experience using Word and Excel) required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, Outlook
- Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
- Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
License and Certifications
- OSHA 10 Upon Hire preferred and
- Lean/six sigma certification strongly Upon Hire preferred
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
- Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- 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
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