Manager, Environmental Health, and Safety

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on three core values: People, Quality and Service. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager plays a critical role within Empower, ensuring that our manufacturing processes uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This position is central to our commitment to people, service, quality, and innovation, as it oversees and continuously improves our safety programs, policies, and procedures. By maintaining stringent safety standards and regulatory compliance, the Environmental Health and Safety Manager helps Empower deliver exceptional products that improve the lives of our customers.

This role involves a dynamic range of responsibilities, from developing and implementing safety training programs for employees at all levels to managing occupational safety and health program elements. The Manager conducts thorough investigations of safety incidents and near misses, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence. Additionally, this position is responsible for the comprehensive management of waste disposal documentation, conducting regular safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Empower values a collaborative approach, and the Environmental Health and Safety Manager will work closely with managers, supervisors, Human Resources, and other cross-functional teams to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This role also involves coordinating employee care for work-related injuries, managing follow-ups, and ensuring accurate incident reporting and documentation.

Join us at Empower and contribute to our mission of producing innovative medications that help people live happier, healthier, lives. If you are passionate about maintaining high safety standards and making a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry, we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team.

• Implements, maintains, and revises an ongoing review/maintenance of the company’s safety programs, policies, manuals, procedures, certifications, data, and records.  
• Ensures full and timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.  
• Establishes and promotes a culture of safety.  
• Develops essential awareness and training programs to all employees, from office staff to senior leadership.  
• Oversees all occupational safety and health program elements and activities.  
• Conducts and investigates safety incidents, employee injuries, near misses and/or situations where safety procedures were not adhered to; and completes the appropriate documentation.  
• Oversees post-accident, incident, or near-miss follow-up to ensure effective corrective actions are implemented, preventing recurrence of similar situations.
• Responsible for all waste disposal documentation such as Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), controlled substance waste documentation, and waste manifests at all locations.  
• Conducts inspections, assessments, surveys, and program evaluations to identify potential hazards or unsafe conditions.  
• Manages and guarantees the completion and proper documentation of FIT testing as required.
• Coordinates employee work-related injury care with designated company medical providers.
• Communicates with managers, supervisors, and Human Resources regarding incidents and/or injured employees work status.  
• Manages regular follow-ups with employees on restricted duty and ensures restrictions are followed.  
• Ensures incident reporting documentation is completed/documented and disseminated to the appropriate persons.
• Files all necessary reports with relevant agencies and customers.
• Establishes and delivers new employee safety onboarding and orientation with appropriate training.  
• Ensures complete, current, and accurate records supported by a comprehensive and fully executed/maintained records retention program.  
• Achieves superior safety ratings while ensuring the company maintains complete underlying integrity and compliance to and good standing with these standards and guidelines.  
• Reports to leadership on the status of safety compliance, identifying any issues, risks, and opportunities for enhancing the safety culture.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organization.  
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Provides feedback, as necessary.  
• Partners with department director to evaluate department headcount needs and participates in the interviewing process.   
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement including measures to help minimize future risk.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to all levels of an organization. 
• Strong work ethic that can work independently with little direct supervision. 
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations and trends affecting compliance and safety practices. 
• Ability to facilitate presentations. 
• Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization. 

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work is preferred.  
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial safety.  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a current good manufacturing practice environment.   
• Experience and knowledge in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health standards, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, DEA controlled substance wastes regulatory requirements, etc. 
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health and safety programs and related training, fitted to Empower Pharmacy’s unique operations and exposures. 
• Experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• OSHA  10- & 30-Hour General Industry Training Authorization preferred.

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.