Description

Summary

This position will partner with operations, field service and human resources in the planning, directing and implementing of the organization’s health/safety/environmental compliance programs to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs and policies for monitoring and preventing physical and biological hazards at the Cherry Valley, Pecatonica, Souderton and field service locations. 
• Performs field and safety measurements, safety evaluation and hazardous waste evaluations.
• Maintains material data sheets, monitoring of instrumentation and equipment, and implements or recommends control measures for exposure to hazardous materials or conditions.
• Maintains working knowledge of new developments in industry and government regulations.
• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ensures managers and employees are trained in worksite safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for machinery, equipment, and chemicals.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures are implemented. 
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Partners with facility Safety Committee(s) in identifying and resolving identified concerns.
•  Develops and facilitates training for workers on issues related to health and safety.

Requirements

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication skills; verbal, written as well as listening skills. Able to successfully communicate to various levels within the organization. 
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations required.
• Possess strong IT skills (such as MS Office, Word, Excel, ERP, etc.)
• Possess an elevated level of professionalism when interacting with employees, management, or outside individuals. 
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and successfully juggle competing priorities.
• Possess a high level of attention to detail & accuracy. 
• Possess strong influencing, problem solving and creative thinking skills. 
• Possess strong integrity and ethical standards. 
• Ability to travel as required to visit other Ipsen facilities or attend off site training programs. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferred in a related field (business management, occupational health & safety, operations management, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing or related industrial operations experience required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred. 
• Prior OSHA 10- or 30-hour training preferred

Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors 

The physical /visual/mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.