Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .Job Title: Manager, Environmental Health & SafetyLocation: New Brunswick, NJ Position Summary: The primary focus of this role is to support Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as the manager of EHS for the New Brunswick facility within the Department of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability. The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting the company's environmental, occupational health, safety, and sustainability efforts within the New Brunswick site to drive long-term company and stakeholder value. The position will support the development, planning, organization, and execution of strategies to maintain a safe, health, and environmental compliant facility.This position plays a key role in executing corporate and local policies and procedures that will enable and foster a proactive and integrated EOHSS culture that promotes a positive, proactive approach throughout all operational and enabling function areas at the facility. The manager of EHS for the New Brunswick site will report to the Associate Director of EHS and coordinate, implement, assess, and improve environmental, safety, occupational health, sustainability outcomes using global and local regulations and consensus guides, BMS management systems, policies, and procedures to promote compliant, forward-leaning culture and preserve BMS reputation while driving shared Company objectives. The Manager will be expected to approach the coordination of these tasks in alignment with the BMS values of integrity, inclusion, passion, innovation, urgency, and accountability. Role & Responsibilities:

• Implements/ Improves new and existing EHS programs to meet compliance with federal, cantonal, and local environmental, safety, medical surveillance and sustainability laws, regulations, codes, rules, and consensus guides.
• Attend daily, weekly, and/or monthly governance meetings as needed to support operations. This includes tier meetings, field inspections, GEMBA walks, and various staff meetings.
• Manage the hazardous work permit program and safe work permits.
• Develop, create, and manage site platforms, databases, and SharePoint for documentation of procedures, forms, SOPs, investigations, reporting, inspections, action items, communications, and other management system platforms and their outcomes in line with quality and EHS requirements.
• Perform hazard/risk/exposure/ergonomic assessments for current and future process introductions documented in appropriate change management or new material introduction process. Work with outside consultation as needed to determine risk mitigation.
• Develop, implement and manage Management of Change procedure.
• Support capital project reviews, process safety management, environmental, and industrial hygiene programs as required.
• Develop, create, and maintain, and distribute EHS reports, and records.
• Create and maintain a systemic process to ensure workflow timelines for EHS events and action plans are adhered to including mechanisms for EHS performance and trend reports.
• Active engagement in EHS training programs and development of curricula.
• Key contact for internal customers, researchers, facilities, management, and other cross functional groups, building strong relationships by handling EHS inquiries.
• Accountable for EHS regulatory preparedness and building rapport and trust through all interactions (external agencies and internal stakeholders)
• Participates in the continuous improvement of site EHS culture; models what good looks like.
• Provides technical acumen and oversight to all EHS programs and activities on-site
• Stops operations and activities that could harm the environment, workforce, or facilities.
• Brings new approaches to continually improve the effectiveness of workflows and processes and learn and apply new concepts Knowledge and Skills:
  • Working knowledge of applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) .
  • Strong Incident Investigation and Corrective and Preventative Action skill set
  • Must maintain proficiency in all BMS EHS standards.
  • Ability to flex with change and handle multiple priorities with a sense of calm
  • Operate with a high degree of integrity and transparency
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proclivity for partnership and cross-team collaboration
  • Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, proven ability to work independently
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint; aptitude and demonstrated proficiency for EHS specific systems such as ENABLON, Enfos, Enhesa.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience:
    • Minimum of Bachelors' degree in environmental science, physical sciences, or engineering
    • At least 6 years of direct EHS experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical space.
    • Familiarity with EHS management systems such as (VPP, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or similar).
    • Previous experience related to the EHS federal and state regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.)
    • Ability to take initiative and adapt to frequently changing priorities simultaneously and think creatively, critically, and strategically to solve problems in a complex environment with urgency, agility, and calm.
    • Experience handling confidential information and sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner to ensure integrity and confidentiality. Why You Should Apply Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.#LI-Onsite#BMSEHSIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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