Environmental & Health Safety Manager

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA. 

Job Description

THE POSITION:

The EHS Manager is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and measuring workplace hazards or stresses that can cause sickness, impaired health, or significant discomfort in employees through chemical, physical, ergonomic, or biological exposures. They are responsible for making sure that employees follow health and safety laws and creating policies for a safer work environment. The manager will develop safety programs from scratch.
 
They must take measures to identify potential workplace hazards and improve existing conditions. The EHS Manager will be responsible for ensuring that quality training and best safety practices are in place for a safe and effective workplace. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PEOPLE LEADER
Our people leaders are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:

• Develop staff members assigned to the area
• Ensure all operation associates perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with applicable standard operation procedures (SOPs)
• Complete all special projects assigned by the Operations Manager or their designated representative
• Demonstrate effective problem investigation and resolution skills
• Monitor, track and discipline staff employees as necessary.
• Facilitate a safe operational environment for all employees by strictly complying with and enforcing all company safety requirements.
• All other duties as assigned

The EHS Manager is responsible for continuously monitoring and adapting safety procedures and operations to ensure a safe and fully compliant work environment for all employees. The main duties and responsibilities for this position include: 

• Monitor the removal of biological, physical or chemical hazards from a workplace 
• Provide safety monthly  training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures 
• Advise the company’s administrative team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects and operations 

• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations 
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines 
• Analyze incident reports, metrics and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer environment 

• Developing safety programs.

EXPECTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel <5% Locally
• Hours Availability of 7a – 7pm 

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position. With the ability to work a variety of shifts in order to make Safety determinations. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Excellent leadership skills: Communicate clear objectives, provide feedback, and suggest improvement for individual performance, Strong verbal and written communication skills across multiple departments and tailored to multiple levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizationa