EHS Manager

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Why Patients Need You

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pfizer Environmental, Health & Safety team as a Manager, Industrial Hygiene. This position is responsible for development and implementation of Industrial Hygiene strategy for the site.

This role will ensure the site meets its regulatory compliance obligations, conforms with Pfizer Global EHS Standards and expectations, ensures the protection of our colleagues form both acute and chronic injuries and illnesses that could be associated with exposure to occupational hazardous agents.

Due to the size and complexity of the site, this role will have the opportunity to coach, develop and lead a small team of industrial hygiene specialists to ensure appropriate systems are in place to control a variety of workplace hazards including potent compounds (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)) as well as more traditional regulated compounds, chemicals, noise biological and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources using contemporary hygiene controls.

What You Will Achieve.

Manage, coach and develop the Industrial Hygiene (IH) team and consultants

Develop and manage the site Industrial Hygiene strategy

Manage Industrial Hygiene budget and ensure sufficient resources are planned and communicated to support the IH strategy

Maintenance of the qualitative and quantitative annual sampling plans

Manage IH resources to support site activities whilst simultaneously delivering the agreed IH plans including:

Qualitative and quantitative industrial hygiene assessments of new and existing products, processes, and capital projects

Implementation of contemporary exposure controls to assure colleague protection.

Provision of information, instruction and develops hands-on practical training to increase the knowledge of Industrial Hygiene at all levels of the site

Develop plans, processes, and tools to assess occupational exposures using strategies that align with the AIHA Exposure Assessment Strategy (or equivalent).

Partner with Colleague Wellness to ensure Respiratory Protection and Hearing Conservation programs are maintained and aligned with site and Global requirements

Develop Ergonomic strategy that focuses on risk reduction through enhanced engineering solutions

Leading and overseeing complex industrial hygiene projects

Responsible for EHS signature signoff on change control requests for systems with Industrial Hygiene impacts

Responsible for EHS reporting, data and SDS's using enterprise software solutions

Conduct and participate in investigations for working conditions to identify corrective and preventative measures that prevent occupational disease and industrial hygiene health hazards

Engaged with Engineering, Labs, Operations and Quality to ensure adequate Industrial Hygiene controls are in place for new or modification of equipment

Manage and ensure all Industrial Hygiene programs are current and improvement plans are in place when opportunities for improvement are identified

Ensure Industrial Hygiene self-audit programs are completed on-time and engaged in Global EHS and 3rd party audits.

Key decision maker in chemical review program

Provide Industrial Hygiene expertise to the site emergency response team

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

Must-Have

Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience

Nice-to-Have

CIH or other EHS related professional certification

Proven experience developing industrial hygiene plans and exposure control strategies

Extensive experience generating qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments

Ability to self-manage sampling activities from planning, sampling, analysis and reporting

A broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and good manufacturing practices is highly desirable.

Highly engaged with the ability to effectively coach, influence and motivate colleagues, supervisors and managers

Excellent written and verbal communication

Able to prioritize and work under pressure

Ability to lead people

Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene.

Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations.

Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform field observations which could involve walking or standing on uneven terrain, squatting, bending, twisting, turning, and reaching above shoulder height and work in various climates from extreme cold to heat.

May require walking, standing, and or sitting for prolonged periods.

Must be able to walk and drive between site facilities.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

1st shift. Standard work schedule, Monday - Friday, days; may infrequently require off-shift and weekend support to support sampling activities in line with the production schedule. On call 24/7

Relocation support available

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $102 900,00 to $171 500,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15,0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

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