HSE Manager - #1335873

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will report to the site Director of Operations, the HSE Manager will Identify, develop & implement health, safety and environmental programs and policies for the Phoenix facility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and corporate standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement site specific programs and procedures, behavioral safety processes, corporate safety mandates, problem analysis/troubleshooting, and interpretation of applicable regulatory regulations.
• Implement proactive Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) programs and processes with the goal of preventing occupational incidents in the workplace.
• Supports site incident reporting process to ensures effective investigation, reporting, corrective actions, trends and best practice sharing throughout the business.
• Implement and lead the risk assessment program including Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), FMEA, equipment assessments amongst other.
• Manage the environmental related permit requirements including monthly recordkeeping and permit documentation.
• Oversees and guide the site safety committee in establishing site safety goals and objectives.
• Develop and update site specific HSE training needs, operational reviews and new equipment assessments.
• Understand, implement, report and monitor HSE and regulatory compliance metrics.
• Participate in the project turnover process regarding new equipment or plant processes updates or changes plants from the HSE perspective.
• Develop and implement contractor safety guidelines.
• Participates in other key HSE initiatives as assigned by the Director of Operations.
• Manage onsite Security.
• Investigate, analyze, identify and recommend controls for causes and/or potential causes of accidents, exposures to hazardous materials and ergonomic hazards.
• Oversee the site safety committee & assist in establishing site safety goals & objectives.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on hazardous materials used in the workplace.
• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or science related field.

• Experience: 10+ years of experience
• 8+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of OSHA, Federal, State and local safety laws and regulations.
• Prior manufacturing experience in an industrial setting required.

• Must have excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills & be able to interface with employees in all

levels of the organization; must possess good organization, time-management, negotiating & conflict resolution skills; excellent computer skills (including MS Office experience using Word & Excel) required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience in plastic injection molding industries
• Experience with high-speed production and automated equipment
• Masters on Occupational Safety, Environmental Science or science related field.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

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