Senior Environmental Health & Safety Professional

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Professional

POSITION SUMMARY

As a part of the GMS Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Team, the Senior Environmental Health & Safety Professional will develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety programs:

• In accordance with federal, state, and local regulation.
• In accordance with Zoetis policies and guidelines.
• To minimize the impact of site operations on the surrounding community.
• To ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ultimate goal is for all Health & Safety programs to be "best-in-Class" and the incumbent will evaluate what is required to achieve protection of colleague health and safety.
• Embraces change and views challenges as an opportunity for continuous process improvement.
• Monitor and investigate work areas, practices, and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions, materials, and behaviors.
• Gather hazard and risk assessment data on raw materials and products.
• Maintain an awareness of regulatory developments and internal Zoetis requirements and assess the impact on operations.
• Complete required training and seek out additional training to enhance program compliance and improvements.
• Effectively communicate the status of EHS programs via training, reports, metrics, etc.
• Organize and prioritize work schedule to meet project and task deadlines.
• Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member. Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.
• Provides/conducts instructor- led training.
• Evaluate emerging and established technologies for potential implementation at Kalamazoo GMS sites.
• Maintain foundational knowledge and understanding of Right First Time/Lean tools and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) as they relate to Kalamazoo GMS operations.
• Periodically work off- shifts, to support Health & Safety related activities for off-shift colleagues.
• Colleague may be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated strengths in the following capabilities: public speaking, communication, coaching, training/education, problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, coupled with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Extensive experience with continuous improvement including the development and implementation of best practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate with various departments across the organization on Health & Safety issues.
• An understanding of the Pharmaceutical and Animal Health business and the important role Health & Safety plays in the effectiveness and efficiency of our business.
• Demonstrated achievement of goals/objectives, and demonstration of and commitment to the Zoetis Core Beliefs.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook, and ability to learn and effectively utilize Zoetis systems including but not limited to SAP, PAS/X, LIMS, Veeva Vault.
• Demonstrated success in championing change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Environmental Health & Safety related field, engineering, chemistry, or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in Health & Safety or other relevant experience.
• Knowledge of key EHS subject matter areas, including but not limited to:
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Safe Work Processes (LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, etc.)
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Storm Water Management
• Air Pollution Control
• Industrial Wastewater Management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment, including moving mechanical parts.
• The work conditions for this position are 50% stationary and 50% standing and walking throughout the workday.
• The colleague may be required to lift up to 25 pounds and to travel to multiple site locations.
• The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to, hard hats, safety ("steel-toed") shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.
• Candidate must not be Cephalosporin/Penicillin sensitive.