EHS Manager

Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

This position is responsible for developing strategy and implementing the August Bioservices’ Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability Program. This position will lead and execute safety, environmental compliance and sustainability efforts. This position will be responsible for establishing and overseeing health and safety standards. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for August Bioservices’ EHS operations
• Responsible for liaising and interacting with leadership to EHS needs to support business growth. Responsible for providing support and delivering metrics/results to the organization.
• Drive strategic EHS & Sustainable initiatives or projects as SME and Project lead.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces Safety Policies and Procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal and corporate requirements. Purpose of sites includes manufacturing, warehouses, specialized lab and offices.
• Ensures compliance with EHS and Facilities regulations and codes and acts as primary point of contact to regulatory agency / government authorities. Conducts site audits for compliance.
• Manages the employee safety training program, including developing and delivering training curricula, and selecting and evaluating outside consultants/trainers where necessary.
• Lead and execute key sustainable initiatives in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure proper Management of the Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response programs.
• Reviews the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased for production, engineering, and R&D, including the maintenance of the library of SDS’s.
• Ensures emergency response activities are performed.
• Drives productivity and cost savings in the accumulation, collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste aiming at achieving zero waste status.
• Drives quality delivery, productivity and cost savings of all EHS operations.
• Establishes and manages comprehensive ergonomics programs.
• Develops and manages site EHS budget.
• Leads and influences on day-to-day programs at both sites, including new employee orientation, and regulatory record keeping/reporting.
• Oversees the administration of company compliance with regulatory permits. Prepares applications, interpreted regulations and adapted written programs as necessary. Represents company to regulatory agencies on EHS matters.
• Reviews metrics and conduct trend analysis
• Monitor utilities spending and drive energy/water/gas conservation initiatives and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental management, and/or sustainability engineering discipline required.
• Master’s degree in engineering or science desirable.
• Must have thorough knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
• Professional certification: CSP, CIH, CHMM strongly desired.
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in an environmental, health, and safety, related discipline and technical/practical knowledge of EHS regulations, codes, and guidelines.
• A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards.
• Demonstrated ability to determine training needs, organize and/or conduct training.
• Must possess the leadership skills to take charge and initiate actions to drive change.
• Must possess the analytical qualities to make sound decisions decision, through the conceptualization and evaluation of different courses of action to meet or exceed operational goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including the ability to interact with outside regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentations required.
• Technical and practical knowledge of biotechnology, research and development and/or manufacturing is highly recommended, or a willingness to quickly become proficient is required.

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.

We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.