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Description
Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.
Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.
Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.
We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.
Platinum Rule:
We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate
At Colorcon we value diversity. Typically, that means diversity in people. But here, we also appreciate and respect a diversity of possibilities around our professional roles, creative team-oriented solutions, projects and career paths.
Along with diversity, we believe in empowerment. We encourage our employees to approach challenges in imaginative and proactive ways. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and encourage you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Position Summary
The EHS Advisor is responsible for supporting the EHS Manager and all Department Managers in ensuring that the organisation complies with all current and future EHS legislation.
The role is also responsible for the promotion and maintenance of a safe working environment for all Colorcon employees, contractors and visitors.
The position will be based in Dartford, UK, but may require occasional travel to other Colorcon sites in the EMEA region.
This is a full-time position, with flexibility over working hours
Main Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and promotion of a EHS culture which supports our commitment to providing work conditions that are healthy and safe for both people and the environment.
Identifying potential hazards in the workplace, conducting dynamic risk assessments, COSHH assessments and implementing measures to mitigate these risks
Participate in the Global Safety Executive Committee and represent the EMEA region
Work as a Business Partner to line management, directing supporting and promoting employees to contribute to the effectiveness of our EHS Management system, best practice and employee engagement on EHS topics. This includes active support and participation for facilities and other projects with EHS implications.
Support managers to demonstrate leadership in their areas on EHS topics.
Identify safety and environmental risks and aspects and work with all de
partments to mitigate them, support the integration of control measures into normal business practices.
Carry out inspections and internal audits to drive compliance against EHS legal requirements as well as internal requirements and KPIs.
Develop procedures and compliance programmes to further develop a culture of safety and environmental awareness.
Chair the local EHS Committee meeting when required.
Support, develop and deliver various training initiatives, including new hire induction and safety training, fire warden and first aider training. Create and deliver toolbox talks.
Support the safety program for contracted service providers who work on the site. Ensure RAMS are reviewed and correct permits are issued.
Encourage the reporting of all EHS incidents and near misses and ensure that all are properly investigated and reported where necessary and include prevention solutions with corrective actions tracked to completion. Ensuring data is trended to identify target areas and feedback is given to staff on reporting occurrences.
Manage Incident Log and electronic reporting system and generate accident statistics.
Assess EHS implications of proposed new materials, equipment and processes and current controls.
Monitor our EHS performance against agreed monitoring and measurements indicators.
Conduct DSE, maternity, Occupational Health, hearing, and ad-hoc assessments with a strong emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
Support efforts to maintain and develop and review our Environmental Management standards, in line with ISO 14001 and the safety standard ISO 45001
Ensuring and promoting continual improvement.
Any other duties as specified by the EHS Manager.
Measures Of Performance
Accuracy of risk and environmental impact assessments.
Accuracy of incident data.
Timely delivery of training.
Demonstration of operating principles in daily activities.
Other objectives as set by EHS Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
Be able to work as a Business Partner with line management, directing, supporting and promoting employees to contribute to the effectiveness of our EHS Management system, best practice and employee engagement on EHS topics. This includes active support and participation in facilities and other projects with EHS implications
Demonstrated experience as an EHS Advisor for a minimum of 3 years within the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, manufacturing or engineering sectors
Support the development of procedures and compliance programs to further develop a culture of safety and environmental awareness.
Extensive experience in conducting Risk Assessments including dynamic RA’s and COSHH assessments for complex tasks.
Proven ability to conduct DSE, maternity, Occupational Health, hearing, and ad-hoc assessments with a strong emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
Experience and working knowledge of ISO14001 and 45001 standards to include reviewing the management system for internal and external audits and being proficient in supplying evidence to auditing bodies
Support, develop and deliver EHS training, creation and development of SOP’s, etc. Support var
ious training initiatives, including new hire induction and safety training, fire warden and first aider training
Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs
Support the safety program for contracted service providers who work on the site. Ensure RAMS are reviewed and correct permits are issued.
Proven ability to interpret EHS legal requirements and effectively communicate their implications to staff at all levels.
Strong ability to prioritise and manage changing demands and workloads efficiently
Proven diary management skills with strong logical and organisational abilities
Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills.
NEBOSH General Certificate is required
Demonstrable Experience Of EHS Requirements Within a
Manufacturing environment.
Ability to coach and assist – people, resources, activities.
Demonstrable record of good communicative skills.
Computer Literate – Excel, Word etc
Good training/presentation skills.
Risk Assessment/safety audit trained.
Permanent position
Flexible working hours
Effective Communication: Able to communicate effectively at all levels with every available platform used. To remain professional at all times and be accountable for your own work
Self-Motivation: Self-motivated, energetic, and independent.
Confidence and Diplomacy: Confident, diplomatic, assertive, yet no
n-confrontational.
Team Player: A genuine team player with a good sense of humour within a small team environment
Inquisitiveness: Inquisitive with a drive to improve.
Innovative Communication: Able to find innovative ways to communicate and generate interest in EHS, including updating noticeboards and generating EHS briefings/ newsletters.
Embodiment of Principles: Ability and willingness to embody our operating principles in every interaction.