Job Description

**Position Details

**The Environment, Health and Safty (EHS) Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and supporting the development and implementation of environmental, health & safety compliance programs at Medical Products Laboratories (MPL), a contract manufacturing and packaging facility located in Northeast Philadelphia.

• Ideal Candidates: The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry, strong communication and writing skills
• Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

**Essential Job Functions

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• Develop, implement, and administer programs for plant safety, health, and environmental protection.

• Assist in writing and reviewing all safety related SOP’s and preparation and implementation of safety-training program for employees.

• Coordinate safety-training requirements for outside contractors and ensure proper documentation of training.

• Perform periodic H&S and various other audits to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Assist in all aspects of providing PPE to employees.

• Ensures plant employees are properly trained on permits and all company EHS procedures and policies.

• Maintains awareness of safe working conditions and practices safe work habits in all activities.

• Educates and promotes safe work practices and programs. Prepare and maintain the following Industrial Hygiene Programs including maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets, Chemical inventory list.

• Develops, evaluates and maintains effective injury prevention programs, including Behavior Based Safety (BBS), Employee Engagement, Safe Cut Tools, Glove Usage, etc.

• Assist in internal emergency response regarding spills and evacuations.

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events

• Coach leaders and teams on safe behaviors and accountability

• Lead emergency response readiness and fire safety programs

• Develops and implements all recurring environmental training programs applicable to the facility.

• Administers facility H&S activities to ensure compliance with all OSHA programs applicable to the facility, including, Forklift, Electrical Safety, Scissors Lifts, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Machine Guarding, HAZCOM and Fall Protection.

• Responsible for submitting all permits and maintaining all environmental files in manner consistent with Federal, State and Company guidelines.

• Manages recordkeeping and programs required for EHS regulatory compliance.

• Interacts with external agencies as representative of the plant and the company. Prepare summaries and recommend actions accordingly based on any observations

• Assist with all waste management practices to ensure proper facility handling, including proper identification of storage, disposal, waste manifest documentation and other associated duties.

• Maintain a safe working environment. Understand, follow, and support company policies and procedures (e.g., lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space entry, etc.), as well as corporate and local safety initiatives. Assume responsibility for risk assessment.

• Direct and chair plant safety committee meetings. Maintain OSHA records. Conduct accident prevention and education activities.

• Respond to emergencies. Recommend methods of addressing health, safety, and environmental concerns. Manage environmental emergencies.

• Review all proposed new or modified processes and equipment to ensure all safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies are followed.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory compliance and keep abreast of changing business practices that may impact health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Complete special assignments as requested.

**Qualifications

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• Understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT and cGMP regulations and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of chemical properties, associated hazards, proper labeling and storage requirements.
• Familiar with SDS sheets and their requirements.
• Knowledge of hazard materials emergency response actions, including spill containment, cleanup and reporting requirements.

**Desired Skills

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• Good interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to supervise, delegate and work well with others.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Independent and detail-oriented.
• The ability to review and create technical documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple activities at one time.
• Experience with delivering communications and training related to EHS compliance, corrective actions, lessons learned, etc.

**Education/Certifications

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• Four-year degree in Environmental Science or other scientific discipline or relevant work experience in the hazard material regulatory or safety field.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience working with and providing oversight of environmental and safety compliance at power plants or other industrial locations.

• Familiarity with EPA, state and Federal OSHA regulations

You should be proficient in:

• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)