Assoc, Health Safety & Environment

Assoc, Health Safety & Environment

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will your help write about our future? There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And we are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary: In this role, you will perform activities related to Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) compliance to support the site, location or business needs. Receives technical and strategic oversight and direction from HSE supervisor or manager for the site, location or business but also has enough experience to work unsupervised to accomplish goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing health and safety systems, programs and procedures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, and enhance the overall site safety culture resulting in management engagement, employee involvement and the reduction in unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Participate on incident investigations to guide on finding root causes and identifying aligned long-term corrective actions.
• Perform facility audits, surveys and inspections to identify environmental, safety and occupational hazards and weaknesses, to promote effective practices and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies or process improvement.
• Participates, review and approves risk assessments such as: to Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ergonomic, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), new chemicals, and equipment assessments.
• Support all chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation and documentation.
• Educate employees on how to prevent health problems using safety training programs and communications.
• Support on the monitoring of contractor activities to ensure compliance with West Safety Policies.
• Participate on projects for new equipment or improvement as safety representative.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

Education: BS Degree in Environment, Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or science related field.

Work Experience: Minimum 3 years HSE Experience: 3-5 years of experience required and Previous experience in a manufacturing working environment and/or industrial setting required and Experience writing and implementing HSE policies and procedures required and Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Possess strong ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees and managers at all levels of the organization Ability to read, interpret and write documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Demonstrated ability to train Strong planning and organizational skills Analytical problem solving Able to track information and conduct audits Ability to work irregular hours on occasion to support 24/7 operation Ability to communicate with all levels of employees Ability to give feedback and instructions to help others to reach excellence in doing their present or future tasks at work Competent in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Outlook, Excel)

License and Certifications: OSHA 10 preferred Lean/six sigma certification preferred First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred

Travel Requirements: 5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements: Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements: Learn and apply new information or new skills Able to develop effective working relationships Demonstrates a can-do attitude Operate in both office and manufacturing environments Analyze and solve problems Read and interpret data, information and documents Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas. Must follow and comply with Plant's Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI). Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws Shift Monday- Friday 7:30am, to 4:30pm Flexibility maybe required based on business needs

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.