EH&S Program Manager

Job Summary

This EH&S Program Manager is responsible for managing the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Program at Werfen.  Develops, implements and monitors company EH&S programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures meaningful and cohesive strategies for EH&S programs that align with business objectives. Ensures safe work practices throughout the organization through successful collaboration with management team, staff, vendors, and regulatory bodies.  Creates a culture of safety and environmental commitment through effective leadership.  Leads Werfen safety and environment programs and ensures compliance with various regulatory bodies.  Ensures work is carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other Quality System requirements. 

Key Accountabilities

• Creates and maintains an EH&S strategy that aligns with business priorities, meets related regulations, and prioritizes employee safety and education.
• Creates a positive and proactive culture of safety awareness and environmental focus throughout the company.
• Develops, tracks, and reports EH&S related metrics. Tracks trends and analyzes data to implement improvements.  Develops, maintains and completes data, logs and reports as required.
• Serves as a subject matter expert providing guidance and training to management and staff.
• Maintains expertise by staying current on relevant EH&S related standards, regulations, literature, etc. Interprets regulations for operational application and makes recommendations to management. Modifies existing programs and implements new policies, procedures and/or programs.  Collaborates with Legal, Human Resources and/or Quality Assurance, as applicable.
• Collaborates with management, staff, and other Werfen sites to develop processes, procedures, and equipment improvements that enhance safety within the organization.
• Responsible for EH&S related employee training, including development of training materials, execution and documentation of training.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to identify areas of improvement and facilitate appropriate corrections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Responsible for effective management of EH&S related activities, including but not limited to:
  • Worker’s Compensation.
  • Emergency Response.
  • Safety committee.
  • Incident and near miss investigations to identify and mitigate work hazards.
  • Proper hazardous, biohazardous, medical, and non-medical waste disposal and documentation.
  • Ergonomics Program.
  • ISO 14001 Program.
• Ensures compliance with requirements of the following regulatory agencies, as well as preparing and submitting permit applications/reports, respresenting the organizaton during any inspection or audit, and other responses as required:
  • Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
  • Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ)
  • Department of Toxic Substance Control - Hazardous Waste (DTSC)
  • Regional Water Quality Control Board - Storm Water (RWQCB)
  • Cal-OSHA
  • City of San Diego Water Department
  • City of San Diego Fire Department o County of San Diego Radiological Health
• Complies with applicable Werfen standard operating procedures (SOPs), ISO, FDA and other Quality System regulations, as well as applicable Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, and other regulatory and administrative policies.
• Reflects Werfen values in quality of work and in all working relationships.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

• Works directly with all department management teams
• Works both directly and indirectly with all staff
• Works directly and indirectly with Sr. Management

Travel requirements:

• Minimal travel requirements for collaboration with other Werfen sites.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or related field required.
• 24 Hour or greater HAZWOPER Training required.
• Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certifications preferred.
• Ten or more years’ experience in EH&S program development and management within a regulated manufacturing environment required, within life sciences strongly preferred.
• Experience applying ISO standards, cGMP and Quality Systems requirements to EH&S program and processes required.

The salary range for this position is currently $100,000- $150,000 annually. Individual compensation is based on the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including experience, skills, knowledge, education, certifications, internal equity, budget, and/or other business and organizational needs.