Senior Manager, EHS

Akron Biotech is continuing to transform and further its rapidly growing capabilities and is now seeking highly motivated professionals to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role within our organization that is driving advanced therapy development and commercialization with high quality industrial scale solutions. We manufacture and distribute components and raw materials for cell therapy discovery, development, and commercialization to meet industry needs worldwide. We offer an array of highly competitive benefits and perks to our valued associates.

The EHS Manager, Akron Biotech, is responsible for the installation, implementation and oversight of the Akron Biotech EHS System. She/he will implement and oversee the selected EHS system for the Akron business and responsible to routinely report out on performance.  She/he will report directly to the CEO of Akron Biotech and have matrix reporting to the Sarasota and Boca Raton General Managers.

Responsibilities:
•    Management and reporting of safety and environmental metrics for Akron Biotech
•    Develop, modify, implement, and maintain the Akron EHS system, policies and procedures
•    Develop and manage EHS risk matrix- in partnership with site leadership teams, establish action plans to continually reduce EHS risks in the operation.
•    Facilitate and lead investigation of accidents and injuries per EHS system requirements using established root cause analysis tools.
•    Manage company training needs and develop & maintain processes to ensure compliance.
•    Engage with colleagues and leaders in the organization to build/maintain an effective EHS culture 
•    Submit EHS regulatory permits/reports and maintaining compliance with OSHA, state and other applicable regs.  Act as the company liaison with environmental and health and safety regulators
•    In partnership with leadership at the Boca Raton and Sarasota sites, establish annual EHS objectives and oversee EHS councils.
•    Evaluate the impact of new or changed regulations, standards, and policies on operations initiate and oversee updates to EHS policies, programs and procedures in proactive manner.
 
Requirements:
•    BS in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety or other science related field.
•    7+ years of EHS experience and previous experience managing an EHS program within biopharmaceutical and/or chemical research environments.
•    Experience in the implementation of EHS systems and programs
•    Ability to travel between Boca Raton and Sarasota at least 25% of the time

Desired Experience:
•    Experience working in biologics and/or the advanced therapies (cell/gene therapy) industry
•    Strong communication and presentation skills

Requirements
EOE/DFW