Health & Safety Manager (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Health & Safety Manager in Indianapolis, IN . In this critical role, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, managing and continuously improving the environment, health and safety programs for the facility.

The H&S Manager will have broad knowledge of H&S compliance programs and, where required, H&S specialty areas including Industrial Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Risk Management, and Process Safety.

This role will provide guidance in managing budgets to support outside services and operating expenses. The role includes strategic H&S planning as well as a tactical role for site-wide H&S systems, H&S regulations, and best practices.

This is a full-time (40 hours / week), limited-term role for a duration of 6 months , renewable.

RESPONBILITIES :

Ensure that necessary H&S information is reported to local regulators and to stakeholders within the Clients Company.

Prepare and submit local, State, and other as required regulatory reports, ensuring site H&S Regulatory compliance.

Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, non-injury accidents and near-misses to ensure that they are effective, and that they identify and resolve root causes.

Lead investigations into serious adverse events. Monitor and analyze H&S performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.

Provide timely, high-quality H&S technical support / training.

Design, conduct and oversee H&S training.

Carry out regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules, procedures, etc. Develop and manage an internal audit program to assess compliance with legal and company requirements and identify opportunities for improvement

Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses and risk assessments.

Establishment of site H&S policies, objectives, key performance indicators and targets that reflect local needs and alignment with the Client’s long-term H&S strategy.

Establish program to manage the site’s different H&S risks and impacts, coordinated within an overall H&S management system.

Review change proposals (including capital projects and new product introductions) to identify potential H&S issues and participate in their resolution.

Maintain local H&S SOPs that effectively describe the site’s H&S management system.

Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in H&S-related activities.

Coordinate local business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management plans. Develop and test the plans with realistic scenarios.

REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree preferred.

5 years relevant experience in H&S within R&D.

Pharmaceutical R&D experience is a plus.

Professional certification is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

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