EMPLOYEE HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT SAFETY MANAGER
Developing, implementing and managing overall health, safety and related training functions for the entire corporation. Maintain and ensure continued compliance with OSHA regulations. Monitor, administer, review and revise employee health and safety related policies and procedures as required by governmental agencies and as appropriate for managing the business. Ongoing education of all employees related to making health and safety part of their day-to-day activities. Keeps management aware/updated regarding the Company's compliance status and any significant changes in the regulations governing health and safety. Completes small projects as part of the overall Engineering responsibility.

  • Responsible for the training of OTI employees with regards to OSHA regulations and Health and Safety Policies & Procedures.
  • Research, develop and revise Company health and safety policies and procedures as appropriate.
  • Responsible for maintaining employees Safety training records for the duration of their employment plus thirty years thereafter.
  • Responsible for maintaining and monitoring hazardous and medical waste and assist in preparing reports, rules, standards, and procedures as necessary. Plans and schedules work to meet deadlines established by others to ensure the completion of several related tasks.
  • Ensures compliance with Company's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.
  • Organizes, schedules and implements OTI annual employee serological screening for appropriate employees.
  • Takes appropriate action regarding employees who sustain an occupational injury or illness, including, but not limited to, emergency medical treatment, drug testing, scheduling an appointment at our occupational health facility, communicating with our workers compensation provider and completing the appropriate Accident (or Incident) Report.
  • Maintains the OSHA 300 log of occupational injuries and illness, ensuring all reportable events are documented and the annual report is posted as required.
  • Administers and maintains appropriate records for the Hepatitis "B" Vaccination program.
  • Works closely with the Human Resources Department regarding OTI's Workers Compensation program, including but not limited to:
  1. Completing and processing the required paperwork and related records.
  2. Communicating with the workers compensation provider as appropriate.
  3. Establishing and maintaining the required records, including Accident (or Incident) Reports.
  4. Taking appropriate corrective measures as a result of an Accident Report or Near-Miss Report.
  • Ensures all Company Facilities are in compliance with federal, state, local and Company EHS requirements.
  • Chairs the Safety Committee, ensuring representative participation at both non-management and management levels from all major areas of the Company.
  • Responsible for the recommendation to purchase new and replacement safety equipment as well as supervising the installation and maintenance of this safety equipment.
  • Respond to spills and clean up spills. Assists in the preparation and data management of EHS reports, as needed. Audits programs and conditions and provides written reports of findings with recommendations for improvement and follows up on progress.
  • Responsible for periodic environmental testing, and any actions required as a result of this environmental testing at all Osteotech facilities.
  • Scheduled and conducts production equipment/process pre-startup safety reviews.
    Conduct building safety inspections.
  • Capable of executing small projects within the Facilities engineering and Site Management responsibility.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION:

  • BS Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or related certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of five years directly related work experience required.
  • Some experience in a biologics, pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry desirable.
  • Knowledge of "clean room environment" and/or regulated industry experience required.
  • 3-5 years of technical or practical EHS experience is required. Prior waste and chemical handling experience preferred. Knowledge of applicable EHS regulations required. Strong computer and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Willingness to work on-call and overtime as needed. Capable of performing physical labor throughout the normal work day. 40-hour HAZWOPER trained preferred. Able to lift 50 lbs on a daily basis and move 55-gallon drums.
  • Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities and completing projects on a timely basis.
  • Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a concentration on effective communication, both oral and written.
  • Knowledge of OSHA’s Code of Federal Regulations for the labor sector (29 CFR 1910) a must.
  • Certification in OSHA's 40 hour Hazwoper program helpful.
  • Knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.
  • Knowledge of health and safety Federal, State and Local rules, regulations and laws.
  • A resource for information related to Federal workers compensation rules, regulations, laws and guidelines, with working knowledge of state and local related rules, regulations and laws.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
  • Computer knowledge in record keeping related data bases and internet research.
  • Ensures preventative maintenance measures are taken wherever and whenever possible.
  • Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
  • Able to react to situations with a "sense of urgency”.
  • Capable of executing small projects within the Facilities Engineering and Site Management responsibility.
Qualified candidates are welcome to respond. Responses from Agencies and Recruiting firms are not welcome.
If you are interested in any of the above positions please e-mail the Human Resources Department at Osteotech, Inc. You may also mail or fax your resume to Osteotech, Inc.'s Human Resources Department using the contact information below.

Osteotech, Inc.
Human Resources Department
51 James Way
Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Fax: (732) 542-9312

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