We ae seeking a Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (SHE) to lead this critical function, drive strategic initiatives and elevate safety as a key component of the organizational culture.

• *Requirements**

The Senior Manager, SHE will have direct responsibility for the design, implementation, and management of a company-wide safety and health program that integrates the use of a best-practice of the Siegfried EHS system in adherence with local state and federal regulations. The incumbent will work independently to review and interpret regulatory requirements in addition to day-to-day management and oversight of (but not limited) the following areas:

• Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Protection
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Air Pollution Prevention
• Medical Waste Management
• Water Pollution Prevention
• Electronic and Universal Waste
• Fire Protection and Building codes
• *Your Profile
• Assures compliance with Federal, State, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations to include applicable Cal-OSHA and OSHA safety initiatives for our field operations.
• Interface with all government agencies and submit the proper regulatory permit application to the Fire Department, Air Pollution Control District, Department of Environmental Health, Metropolitan Waste Water Authority, Stormwater Control Authority, California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Occupational Health & Safety Administration.
• Develops safety, health, and environmental protection training programs and materials required to qualify loss control/environmental protection personnel in technical competence, plan implementation, prepare training, and develop motivational techniques.
• Coordinates the development of safety, health, accident loss control, and environmental protection strategic plans to cover short-range operating periods of 1-2 years and goals for continuous improvement over long-range periods of 3+ years.
• Oversees the collection, storage, and removal of the Irvine site's hazardous, Biological, Chemical, Electronic, and universal wastes.
• Assesses and minimizes the risk of injury to people and liabilities arising from accidents. Environmental exposures in or associated with the workplace, performing accident investigation and ergonomic assessments.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements a comprehensive EHS management software for our industry and is based upon experience with such systems
• Manages the ISNetworld database and provides required health, safety, quality, risk, and regulatory information, as needed, to meet or exceed client requirements
• Provides professional technical assistance and motivation in formulating, continuing, and adopting safety, health, environmental protection, property conservation, security, and motor vehicle safety programs.
• Develops and maintain benchmarking standards (KPI) that will permit meaningful measurement of our effort to meet safety, health, and environmental objectives
• Analyzes and evaluates the capabilities of the individual and the organization's safety, health, and environmental protection operations at any stage in developing procedures.
• Oversees the Hazard Communication program ensuring proper labeling across the site.
• Lead and train the Emergency Response team that is on call 24/7. Maintain the HAZWOPER/HAZMAT certification.
• Establish and maintain business continuity and contingency plans to ensure the site's security.
• Coordinates safety audits/inspections with agencies and authorities as needed.
• Conduct periodic EH&S audits, evaluate process improvements, and support the product safety evaluations for the site
• Oversees the restricted Substance Management program and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) management for the site.
• *What You Bring
• Ability to function well in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Must interface well cross-functionally.
• Good analytical skills and computer skills.
• Must use sound reason and judgment to make and defend recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
• *Required Experience And Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in the life science industry, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safet