Manager, Process Safety Management (PSM) and Occupational Safety

Bristol Myers Squibb • Manatí, PR

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About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Process Safety Management, Emergency Response and Occupational Safety is accountable for administering and executing process safety management and occupational safety programs for the site to achieve compliance with applicable local/federal regulations and result in an environmentally safe workplace. This includes oversight of capital renovations, new construction projects, and daily operational safety, in alignment with BMS standards and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related EH&S field
• At least five (5) years of experience working at Environmental, Health and Safety in the Pharmaceutical industry
• Fully cognizant of applicable Federal and Commonwealth rules and regulations
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent Problem Solving Skills
• Computer knowledge
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and regulatory guidance on process safety management and occupational safety issues, focusing on the recognition, evaluation and control of physical, chemical, and environmental hazards.
• Development of proper procedures, work practices, and equipment to use in order to ensure compliance with all BMS standards, legal requirements, and regulations in these fields.
• Conduct EHS self-assessment programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable local, federal regulations and company directives.
• Review capital renovations and new construction projects to ensure environmental, industrial hygiene and Safety issues are included since design.
• Participate in legal and regulatory agencies inspections site audits, and as Site contact for EHS community outreach activities and the Community Awareness & support Emergency Response Program.
• Responsible to lead the implementation of Process Safety Management, Occupational Safety programs for the site which include the following duties:
• Develop and deliver occupational safety, process safety management and support contractor safety & emergency response team training programs.
• Develop & conducts process hazard analysis, support in development & conducts emergency pre plans, and coordinate drills,
• Maintain statistics, trends and applicable reports and presentations
• Represents the site on EHS issues through participation in Professionals Industry Association.
• Conduct and/or participate in process hazard reviews of new and existing equipment to ensure environmental, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, emergency response is included since its design.
• Participate in the site’s departmental environmental, health and safety self-inspections program.
• Participate, support, lead and /or implement the 14 elements of the process safety programs, business continuity and occupational safety such as but not limited to, electrical safety, contractor safety, fire protection
• Support the contractor qualification program to assure contractors meet minimum EHS requirements prior to offer services to BMS.
• Administer the PSM incident investigations program to determine rood cause and develop action plan to avoid recurrence and follows-up to ensure improvements are implemented
• Lead as required and actively participate in the site’s EHS Committee.
• Supports the department to comply with the budget to assure controlled expenses within established goal and; supports department director in administrative areas such as budget, capital appropriation, change control and company representation.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees