Description Overview
12 month fixed term contract.
The Environmental Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for providing technical advice and support for all of Braunton's environmental health and safety programs.
These programs are designed to minimize employee exposure to workplace risks, control and eliminate incidents, and assure compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
Working as part of the site EHS team, and utilizing compliance tools and management systems, the successful candidate will coordinate and lead proactive environment health and safety programs that align with Perrigo corporate requirements.
This is a Facility-based role requiring presence on the manufacturing floor, work in controlled environments, and participation in emergency drills and compliance audits.
Scope of the Role
1. Knowledge of EHS management systems, safety and environmental regulations, and compliance requirements
2. Coordinate strategic initiatives towards an established EHS vision
3. Work with EHS Manager to ensure site safety objectives and leading indicators are achieved
4. Deputise for the EHS Manager in committees and steering teams
5. Lead initiatives to eliminate hazards and reduce risk
6. Support incident investigations, audits, training, corrective actions and risk assessments
7. Provide specialist services (exposure monitoring, acoustic surveys, high hazard risk assessments)
8. Act as SME during incidents and advise on corrective actions
9. Advise on legal compliance, PPE, exposure limits and controls
10. Promote continuous improvement of safety culture
11. Attend safety meetings and support PWS and HOP initiatives
12. Collaborate with QA, Engineering and Production
13. Support regulatory, customer and third-party audits
14. Maintain relationships with department leads and Global EHS
15. Undertake other reasonable duties to support the business.
Experience Required
16. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
17. Experience with EMIS systems (e.g. Gensuite)
18. Experience with compliance management systems
19. Minimum 2 years EHS experience in pharma or high-risk manufacturing
20. Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and GMP
21. Understanding of HOP principles (desirable)
22. Strong communication and IT skills
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about at Perrigo. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo