Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Job Description:

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.  

As the Specialist, EHS you are responsible for maintaining workplace safety by identifying potential hazards and implementing safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. 

Responsibilities:  

Workplace Safety & Hazard Prevention

• Identify potential hazards and implement safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Manage safety programs, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Machine Guarding, Spill Cleanup, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, and Contractor Safety.
• Conduct incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

Employee Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new hire training, Leadership through Safety, Contractor Safety Training, and Fire Warden Training.
• Upload and assign required LMS training to appropriate employee groups.

Compliance & Certification Support

• Maintain and support ISO 14001/ISO 45001 certification, including audit preparation and compliance tracking.
• Oversee Safety Data Sheets (SDS) management using safety software.
• Incident Tracking & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor and track incidents, accidents, and near misses in EHS management system (eg. Velocity.)
• Follow up on corrective actions from safety programs, ensuring resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety and environmental practices.

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate periodic reports and trend analyses related to safety performance.
• Create and distribute safety meeting minutes and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in EHS, safety, or environmental compliance within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or industrial setting.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and ISO 14001/ISO 45001 compliance and regulations preferred.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and hazard analyses.

• Strong understanding of workplace safety programs, including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, respiratory protection, hazardous waste management and hazardous material handling.
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) management and LMS training systems.
• Proficiency in using EHS management systems (e.g., VelocityEHS) for incident tracking and corrective action management.
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical skills for trend analysis and report generation.

• Excellent communication and training skills to effectively educate employees at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities for incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement in safety practices.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, and move for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Comfortable working in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and industrial noise.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing.
• Capability to enter an