Environmental Health and Safety Leader - Own the Arena Consulting : Job Details

SUMMARY

Our client is one of the most respected manufacturers of encapsulated dietary supplements and nutritional products in the United States. They operate in a GMP-compliant FDA inspected facility and have over 26 years of product development expertise and experience. They are revolutionizing contract manufacturing of dietary supplements with relentless precision and cutting edge technology. Own The Arena has been retained to help find an Environmental Health and Safety Project Manager to join the team, based in Portland, OR Metro, specifically Clackamas, OR.

THE OPPORTUNITY

In this critical role you will lead the implementation of EHS programs as well as maintain and drive continuous improvement for existing programs. This includes conducting audits and evaluations to confirm regulatory and corporate compliance as well as engaging with all personnel to cultivate a strong safety culture. This individual will report directly to the Plant Manager and be based on site in the Clackamas facility. Some occasional travelling may be required to support the Powder Pure facility (The Dalles, Oregon).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop strategies for industrial hygiene exposure assessment and implement programs to control occupational exposures including noise, respirable dust, enzyme exposure, and ergonomics.
• Develop, manage and implement plant wide safety program for employees.
• Manage contractor prequalification, on-boarding, training, and inspection program to ensure contractor compliance to IFF EHS requirements. Actively participate in capital project design reviews to ensure proper EHS considerations during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Drive and administer the site permit to work program including among others lock out tag out, line break, confined space etc..
• Drive and administer hazard communication related to raw material and chemicals utilized on site
• Drive and administer the machine guarding program
• Ensure the site follows all environmental regulatory requirements and complies with permits including but not limited to air emissions, waste management, spill prevention & control, groundwater protection, and stormwater management.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the EHS space to increase employe engagement, improve safety controls, or streamline inefficient or ineffective safety and environmental programs
• Support EHS manager in other areas as required
• Must be able to successfully pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP, quality environment including but not limited to: inspections and GMP requirements to perform essential functions of the job. Must re-qualify every year on all job-related tests and certifications as job or qualifications require.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelors Degree in occupational safety or related field
• Masters Degree preferred
• 5+ years education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in planning an EHS program
• Experience with EHS compliance auditing or inspections
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced PowerPoint and Excel a plus
• A legal right to work in the United States
• Must pass a drug screen and a background check in accordance with HWP standards

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position works in a manufacturing environment. This is an onsite opportunity based in Clackamas, OR. Individuals must reside in the Portland, OR area or be willing to relocate. Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.