EHS Manager

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via: 
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the EHS Manager role will make an impact by ensuring the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, occupational health, and safety legislations. Perform specialised tasks, and other duties to promote and ensure a safe, healthy, and environmental sound work environment. Guide EHS personnel as required and work with all site leads to create a collaborative and cohesive team.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Execute comprehensive site strategies, EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure a safe and environmentally sound workplace whilst ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and Codes of Practice.
• Prepare EHS reports, assessments, studies, analyses, etc. within the nominated timeframe.
• Ensure compliance to legislative and Global requirements are adhered to by employees, ETWs, contractors and visitors.
• Ensure inspections and internal assessments of Viatris facilities and supporting programs are conducted to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and make recommendation(s) for corrective action or preventative measures.
• Ensure compliance with EHS reporting requirements and report any updates to the relevant manager.
• Ensure that contractors, through their hosts, meet all necessary requirements of the task such as Safe Work Management System (SWMS), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), work permit, necessary licencing, and certifications, etc.
• Support and conduct product risk assessments using inputs from process safety information and using tools like Hazop, Hazan etc.
• Support and conduct risk assessments as required by legislation in tasks, chemical, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). Track and monitor compliance of findings.
• Select and deploy correct PPE’s taking input of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology data, risk assessments etc.
• Manage injury management and any associated rehabilitation/return to work plans, as required. Liaise with workers compensation insurer and provide any necessary documentation.
• Ensure environmental sustainability through the monitoring and reporting of all aspects of environmental management and implementing necessary control measures as required.
• Ensure the coordination, development or conduct of EHS training and coaching is performed, as required.
• Confer with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and consultants as required to maintain currency within the EHS arena.
• Assign objectives, responsibilities, and duties to EHS personnel, including contractors associated with EHS, whilst also managing and coordinating their activities, or as directed.
• Communicate and endorse safety practices, monitor key safety performance indicators, and visibly participate in promoting safety policies and initiatives.
• Participate in the planning and forecasting processes for business statistics, operational budget and expenses, and capital budget as required.
• Manage security within the Queensland sites ensuring both the physical and electronic protection is maintained to a high standard.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• At least five (5) years successful experience within the manufacturing industry preferably the Pharmaceutical or Food industry.
• Demonstrated five (5) years’ experience in an EHS role directly supporting operations (ideally within a related industry).
• A Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, OSH preferred)
• Previous supervisory/management experience is desired.
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment (preferred or willing to obtain)
• Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices – GMP (preferred or willing to obtain)
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to advise and apply statutory obligations in respect to EHS Legislations.

Viatris Benefits: 

• Employee rewards and discount platform  
• Annual wellness allowance  
• Recognition programs 
• State of the art canteen onsite with a variety of subsidised food options 
• Benefits for health and financial wellness 
• Corporate deals with vendors including superannuation fund, health insurance and others 
• Viatris Product loyalty program  
• Free annual flu vaccination 
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave per annum 
• Additional paid parental leave  
• Career and development planning for continuous growth and learning  
• Retirement savings plans 
• Annual leave loading, as well as paid additional bereavement leave 

Culture 

Viatris has been named in Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2022 list. We have now received this recognition in each of our first two years – and for 2022, we are ranked in the top 10% of the 800 global employers who made the ranking. 

Viatris strives to create a positive, productive work environment where integrity, dignity and mutual respect for all is ingrained each and every one of us. 

Together, we are building a highly inclusive organization where employees are welcome to bring their best, authentic selves to work every day. 

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive community where employees feel they belong and can use their unique experiences, perspectives and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. 

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.