Health & Safety Manager (Biotech)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be fully knowledgeable of all VAM Manufacturing Operating Procedures, to include safety policies.
- Conduct assessments and audits to improve the safety culture.
- Develop new safety policies and procedures as required.
- Develop training material and programs and conduct employee/supervisor training, to include new hire orientation.
- Coaching both in personal and virtually.
- Build relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
- Support Company initiatives.
- Be familiar with all VAM processing operations and facility layout.
- Be familiar with OSHA regulations and interpret their application to VAM USA.
- Able to perform latest techniques in first aid and CPR.
- Administer Accident Reporting System and complete appropriate logs.
- Participate in the Safety Audit System utilizing results to apply to statistical data.
- Analyze statistical data and develop measures for prevention of safety events, accidents and injuries.
- Ability to effectively manage others (HSE Technicians and Coordinators, etc.)
- Write technical and management systems reports and documents.
- Bring together staff of different disciplines and lead a group to plan, formulate and agree to managing key safety issues.
- Follow and lead all Company Rules, Procedures and Policies and Safety Program requirements.
- Lead internal compliance audits and program evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects.
- Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment.
- Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrates an attention to detail and delivery of quality materials.
- Ability to organize, facilitate, and manage meetings and tasks.
- Experience with writing clear and concise reports.
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Outstanding customer service skills, teamwork and collaboration.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS
- 7 years' experience working in health and safety environment
- Bachelor of Science degree, preference for Safety or related field
- Experience training team members
- Related safety certifications preferred
- 7 years' Lock out / Tag out
- Experience with ISO 14001, Integrated Management Systems, associated documentation, and audits
- Experience working within steel industry preferred
- Ability to read, write and speak well in English
- Ability to understand and execute instructions well
- Must be familiar with statistical and quality related software programs
- Must be able to pass applicable testing as required
- Must be available for periodic in-town and long-distance travel
COMPETENCIES
- Sound Judgment
- Change Management
- Service Orientation
- Organizational Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
