EHS Professional

States considered: Michigan

Environmental Health & Safety Professional

POSITION SUMMARY

As a part of the GMS Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Team the Environmental Health & Safety Professional will develop implement and maintain Health & Safety programs:

• In accordance with federal state and local regulation.
• In accordance with Zoetis policies and guidelines.
• To minimize the impact of site operations on the surrounding community.
• To ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and investigate work areas practices and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions materials and behaviors.
• Gather hazard and risk assessment data on raw materials and products.
• Maintain an awareness of regulatory developments and internal Zoetis requirements and assess the impact on operations.
• Review update and maintain all core site Health & Safety regulatory programs (e.g. LOTO Confined Space Fall Protection Hazard Communication) ensuring they remain compliant current and aligned with best-in-class standards.
• Update associated EHS training SOPs and documentation to comply with internal and regulatory standards.
• Lead Contractor Safety Management including onboarding permitting and field oversight.
• Maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and support FM Global recommendations.
• Provide EHS support for site projects and capital work including design reviews and safety requirements.
• Support incident investigations (injuries equipment damages near misses) corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Complete required training and seek out additional training to enhance program compliance and improvements.
• Effectively communicate the status of EHS programs via training reports metrics etc.
• Organize and prioritize work schedule to meet project and task deadlines.
• Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member. Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.
• Provides/conducts instructor- led training.
• Evaluate emerging and established technologies for potential implementation at Kalamazoo GMS sites.
• Maintain foundational knowledge and understanding of Right First Time/Lean tools and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they relate to Kalamazoo GMS operations.
• Periodically work off- shifts to support Health & Safety related activities for off-shift colleagues.
• Colleague may be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.
• Embraces change and views challenges as an opportunity for continuous process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated strengths in the following capabilities: public speaking communication coaching training/education problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written coupled with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement including the development and implementation of best practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate with various departments across the organization on Health & Safety issues.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and ability to learn and effectively utilize Zoetis systems including but not limited to SAP PAS/X LIMS Veeva Vault.
• Demonstrated success in championing change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Environmental Health & Safety related field engineering chemistry or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in Health & Safety or other relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining regulatory programs (e.g. OSHA EPA NFPA DOT RCRA PSM if applicable)
• Proven ability to assess workplace hazards conduct incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Experience developing delivering and tracking EHS training.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies (JSA/JHA process hazard analysis exposure assessments)
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and supporting audits or inspections.
• Strong ability to interpret regulations standards and technical information.
• Practical experience with emergency response contractor safety and industrial hygiene monitoring is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment including moving mechanical work conditions for this position are 50% stationary and 50% standing and walking throughout the workday. The colleague may be required to lift to 25 pounds and to travel to multiple site locations. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to hard hats safety (steel-toed) shoes eye protection gloves and protective clothing.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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