Associate Director, Employee Health and Safety

3 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Vericel® Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Associate Director, Employee Health and Safety to join our team at Vericel Corporation. As a key member of our Operations Management team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining site safety and security programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Employee Health and Safety:
    • Evaluate current facility and EH&S conditions; assess risks and implement appropriate corrective-action plans and policies to improve regulatory compliance, meet or exceed industry standards and maintain company policy.
    • Lead/provide EH&S guidance and compliance support to site management to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements for both the Cambridge and Burlington Facilities.
    • Drive continuous improvements in EH&S performance and programs.
    • Conduct accident investigation and prepare report identifying possible accident causes and hazards.
    • Plan and implement training for employees in work site safety practices and regulatory compliance.
    • Prepare and maintain environmental summaries, training reports, regulatory summaries, filings and reporting requirements.
    • Establish and oversee a cross functional safety committee; schedule regular meetings, maintain minutes and manage action item follow up.
    • Manage reporting requirements for waste removal and effluent.
    • Perform safety surveys and inspections, prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
    • Plan, develop, implement and manage site procedures for adhering to local, state, and federal EH&S regulations.
    • Identify, implement and manage third party service providers for EH&S services.
    • Advise design teams on requirements for new construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable EH&S laws.
  • Security:
    • Evaluate and maintain security policies to ensure best practices.
    • Manage personnel access control to all restricted areas.
    • Manage 3rd party security service providers.
    • Interface with landlord security leadership as necessary.
    • Interface with emergency personnel as necessary.
    • Work with Human Resources for Onboarding and Offboarding of personnel.
  • Leadership Responsibilities:
    • Understanding, observing, and adhering to the goals and policies outlined in Vericel's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
    • Being honest and treating people with respect and courtesy.
    • Constantly striving to make Vericel a great place to work, and a company respected for the quality of its people and products.
    • Serving as role models for our fellow employees and business partners by acting responsibly, fairly, and honestly in our dealings and exercising sound judgment in performing our jobs.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in health & safety or a related scientific field; minimum 7 years of experience in Environmental, Health and Safety with 5 years of program management experience in an FDA regulated environment (i.e. pharma, biotech, or medical device research/development/and manufacturing).
  • Must have in depth knowledge of United States and Massachusetts EH&S regulations and standards and demonstrate effective interaction with regulatory agencies.
  • Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to OSHA, DOT, IATA, EPA regulations and codes.
  • Leadership, project management and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and regulatory representatives.
  • Experience with electronic security systems and authoring security policies.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience developing or supporting a behavioral based safety program.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or Operational Excellence experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or facilitate large projects.

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