EHS Specialist

Division OverviewAurolife was founded in 2008 as part of a group of companies that has a long history of excelling in generic pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing. Aurolife has a 10 year history of extraordinary manufacturing practices in the solid oral dose arena. The support and expertise of our parent organization has give Aurolife a jump start in building a solid pharmaceutical portfolio very quickly. The Aurolife family consists of an experienced management team with expertise in manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance and Quality control and regulatory affairs. In addition to several formulations under manufacture, we have a robust pipeline of products. Aurolife's aim is to provide healthcare at economical prices to make this a healthier world to live in.Job OverviewThe Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for monitoring the working conditions at a mid to large sized pharmaceutical company to ensure that all activity is compliant with state and federal safety regulations. Duties of the EHS Specialist include enforcing company health and safety policies and programs, inspecting workspaces and processes to ensure they are up to safety standards, and developing and providing workplace safety training.ResponsibilitiesTrains employees in EHS programs and procedures. Designs and implements methods for appraising safety conditions in warehouses, manufacturing, packaging, laboratories, and office environments. Inspects working conditions to ensure all products and activities are compliant with EHS regulations, guidelines, and best practices. Oversees storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and equipment. Writes and delivers reports detailing EHS activities and processes. Suggests revisions to production methods and employee activities that do not meet EHS regulatory requirements or expose employees or the company to an unacceptable risk. Apprises management of defective and unsafe conditions and work practices. Evaluates safety equipment and supplies for workplace. Stays up to date on new state and federal EHS regulations. Runs emergency drills to measure employee readiness. Consults with company manager regarding the implementation of new safety procedures. Addresses any workplace-related EHS issues and coordinates incident and corrective and preventative action investigation. Works with management in support of company return to work policy. Works with management to address any EHS related compliance issues and lawsuits. Contributes to the development and review of company EHS policies, programs, and procedures. Qualifications - Skills & RequirementsExperience in a manufacturing environment highly desirable. Demonstrates broad knowledge of state and federal safety guidelines for the workplace. Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols. Demonstrates familiarity with job site equipment and products. Is proficient in the use of Work, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possesses strong writing and verbal communication skills.Education & ExperienceAssociate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field is preferred. Up to 5 years of work experience in the health and safety field.Physical RequirementsOFFICE POSITION - While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work Light to moderate lifting is required Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. AdditionalPhysical RequirementsNo Additional Requirements Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.We Are An Equal Opportunity EmployerAurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training., Experience in a manufacturing environment highly desirable. Demonstrates broad knowledge of state and federal safety guidelines for the workplace. Exhibits knowledge of appropriate emergency protocols. Demonstrates familiarity with job site equipment and products. Is proficient in the use of Work, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possesses strong writing and verbal communication skills., Trains employees in EHS programs and procedures. Designs and implements methods for appraising safety conditions in warehouses, manufacturing, packaging, laboratories, and office environments. Inspects working conditions to ensure all products and activities are compliant with EHS regulations, guidelines, and best practices. Oversees storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and equipment. Writes and delivers reports detailing EHS activities and processes. Suggests revisions to production methods and employee activities that do not meet EHS regulatory requirements or expose employees or the company to an unacceptable risk. Apprises management of defective and unsafe conditions and work practices. Evaluates safety equipment and supplies for workplace. Stays up to date on new state and federal EHS regulations. Runs emergency drills to measure employee readiness. Consults with company manager regarding the implementation of new safety procedures. Addresses any workplace-related EHS issues and coordinates incident and corrective and preventative action investigation. Works with management in support of company return to work policy. Works with management to address any EHS related compliance issues and lawsuits. Contributes to the development and review of company EHS policies, programs, and procedures.