Health, Safety, & Environment Specialist (69590)
Health, Safety, & Environment Specialist (69590)
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Job Description
At West were 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 lifesaving and lifeenhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily Wests indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future
Theres 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 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 longterm 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
- Bachelors 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 problemsolving skills and be able to interface with employees in all levels of the organization; must possess good organization timemanagement 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 companys safety policy at all times
- Able to comply with the companys quality policy at all times
License and Certifications
- OSHA 10 Upon Hire preferred and
- Lean/six sigma certification strongly Upon Hire preferred
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Selfmotivated and solutionoriented personality.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Good communication project management and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Effective problemsolving skills.
- Must wear safety toe shoes safety goggles and hearing protection as required in production areas.
- Must follow and comply with Plants Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
- Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies procedure (SOIs) rules and State and Federal laws
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 postoffer background screening and/or drug screening.
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Employment Type
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