EHS Advisor

EHS Advisor

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 2,100 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.

Our Core Principles

• 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.

Location: Flagship House, Victory Way, Crossways, Dartford, DA6 6QD, United Kingdom

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and promotion of an EHS culture which supports our commitment to providing work conditions that are healthy and safe for both people and the environment.
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace, conduct dynamic risk assessments, COSHH assessments and implement 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 departments to mitigate them, supporting 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, and create and deliver toolbox talks.
• Support the safety program for contracted service providers who work on the site and 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, including prevention solutions with corrective actions tracked to completion. Ensure 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, inline with ISO 14001 and the safety standard ISO 45001, ensuring and promoting continual improvement.
• Perform 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 the 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 programmes to further develop a culture of safety and environmental awareness.
• Extensive experience conducting risk assessments including dynamic RAs 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 ISO 14001 and 45001 standards, 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 SOPs, and various 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 on site, ensuring 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 and 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 non 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.

Annual Salary

£42,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum