Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Regis Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader for our pharmaceutical chemical laboratory and manufacturing facility.This position is responsible for all health and safety activities, including designing, implementing, and conducting safety programs to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards. Workplace safety and chemical hygiene are of utmost importance, thus the EHS manager will support the implementation of Engineering controls such as: evaluating ventilation adequacy, participating in exhaust equipment evaluations, consulting on containment systems, auditing for work-area cleanliness, and leading improvements on other conditions which may affect employee health, comfort or efficiency.As programs scale into the pilot plant, the EHS manager is responsible for reviewing all processes to recommend measures for maximum employee protection. The EHS Manager will review waste streams, liaise with Waste Vendors, and ensure the proper disposal of manufacturing and laboratory waste.Primary Responsibilities:Prepares reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, and recommendations for control and correction of hazardsConducts educational meetings to instruct employees on occupational health and prevention of accidentsLeads internal safety committee, tracks safety incidents and near missesEstablishes processes and procedures to drive continuous improvement and safety awarenessIndustrial hygiene activities related to the health and safety programs for Pharmaceutical Materials included analysis of dust and gases in a factory environmentAdvise and advocate with personnel regarding safety concerns such as employee welfare and engineering concernsEfficient and compliant disposition of chemical wasteEnsure environmental compliance with all Federal and State regulations, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) PoliciesInterface with Human Resources on workers’ compensation claims and, as necessary, property insurance carriersConduct onboarding and ongoing safety trainingPromote health and safety considerations in engineering projects, hazards analysis and review techniquesGuide operating personnel in matters of employee and engineering safety loss and preventionConsult with technical staff as part of the Process Safety Management Program to ensure implementation of regulations and policies (e.g., Fire protection (NFPA Codes). Align safety and technical knowledge to enhance awareness within various functions. Regis’ Technical Operations team leads the Process Safety Management ProgramKnowledge, Skills, and Requirements:B.S., Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related technical fieldHazmat and DOT Awareness training requiredRCRA Certification requiredMinimum five years’ EHS experience in Health, Safety and Environmental. Preferably involved in EHS leadership in a pharmaceutical or chemical facilityKnowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to each disciplineExperience in a manufacturing environment required; Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred; Experience in an organization that handles high-potent compounds a plusOutstanding interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and writtenKnowledgeable on chemical management, waste management, and hazard communicationsThe requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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