Assistant Manager - EHS, External Supply & CSC

Job Title - Assistant Manager - EHS, External Supply & CSC

Job Purpose*

To lead the implementation of GSK & regulatory Environment, Occupational Health & Safety standards and manage activities pertaining to Environment, Safety & Occupational Health management to ensure safe workplace through efficient & cost-effective utilization of available resources.

The job holder supports implementation of EHS standards as well as Govt. Legislation on these aspects in the External Supply and Warehouse/Distribution Network divided into 4 regions across India.

• External Supply sites (South Hub) – 09 Nos 
• Customer Supply Chain warehouses – 24 Nos

Support External Supply South Hub team for EHS compliances relating to 09 CMO sites & 24 warehouses to ensure EHS compliance requirement, enhancement of EHS capability of CMOs, ES team, CFAs and CSC team and embedding EHS culture.

EHS Governance: Implement and continuously monitor the EHS governance process including EHS risks, CAPA compliance, Trainings, Mock drills, AMR & PiE assessments, Campaigns, Audits etc. for External supply and Customer supply chain functions.

AMR Compliance: Support in the effective implementation of the AMR program for antibiotic CMO sites and ensure the sites complying to the requirements also responsible for AMR compliance of upcoming sites and certification in due course.

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment program with global External Supply for all APIs used in ES manufacturing continue the program till all APIs are assessed for their release and implementation of control measures and for any new addition of the APIs as part of new product development.

Customer Supply Chain: Coordinate with all 04 regions RDMs to ensure legal compliance requirements, Culture maturity score enhancement, Warehouse risk assessment and controls, Annual health surveillance and implementation of all EHS aspects.

Occupational Hygiene: Implement effective exposure risk mitigation measures at external supply CMO sites and ensure the sites complying to the requirements.

Plastic Waste EPR compliance: Annual calculation of the amount of pre & post-consumer plastic introduced in the market by the entities (GSK India - Brand Owner, GSK India - Importer, GSK Pharma India Pvt. Ltd. - Importer, Biddle Sawyer Ltd - Importer & Biddle Sawyer Limited - Brand Owner) for on time submission of all annual reports.

Sustainability: Monitor the sustainability initiatives across the External supply CMOs and recommend best practices in Water conservation, Energy conservation and Waste minimization.

Assess and Improve GPS Maturity and VQMS co-ordination for DI, deviation handling and investigation for ES EHS Department.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and implement EHS Strategy and Tactical Implementation Plans
• To develop Environment, Health & Safety Management Systems in line with CEHS Standards and to provide guidance on these activities to Commercial business.
• Champion and support compliance with GSK standards and other various initiatives in collaboration with the sites and above country functions
• To plan and control all Environment, Safety & Health related activities on a regular basis to ensure compliance of statutory requirements and GSK standards.
• Implement a comprehensive total facility inspection process to maintain regulatory compliance, ensure continuous improvement and facilitate the transfer of best practices across the business.
• Develop and implement local initiatives that provide effective solutions to current, and anticipate, the changing business needs to build and sustain a world-class safety culture.
• In conjunction with the EHS Line manager and business, develop annual safety plans which adequately budget for, and address, the changing needs of the business.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve the knowledge and skill of the facility supervisors to improve systems and positively impact the safe operations of the business.
• Carries out training & development programs on EHS based on needs identified and as agreed for bringing awareness.
• Work towards developing EHS capabilities and competencies to create EHS culture at all locations.
• Support and participate in EHS Gemba, Internal/External Audits.
• Develop / implement and monitor the progress of CAPA’s as an outcome of audits.
• Provide formal reports and maintain records of all interventions and decisions to ensure information on Customer supply chain is up to date and meets GSK document policies.
• Undertake follow up monitoring to assess progress in response to adverse events. Assist to manage and resolve any significant EHSS issues identified.
• Where required, provide information, training, and advice on EHS management systems. Where appropriate, liaise/work with consultants to ensure an effective service is provided.
• Liaise with GMS Quality, Technical to ensure effective communication, information exchange, mutual support, and appropriate use of resources.
• Have knowledge on MSDS of all material.
• Develop and implement effective systems for disposal of Hazardous Wastes and maintain proper documents.
• Carryout risk assessments in the area of Legal requirements, Fire and Electrical Safety, Life safety, Vehicle Movement Safety and implement effective control measures.
• Develop and implement Emergency Response Plan, Adverse event reporting system.
• Develop incident reporting and investigation system.
• Develop and monitor EHS performance.
• Plan and deliver various training programs.
• Carryout Due Diligence EHS audits as and when required    

 Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required*

A. Educational Background

1. Minimum Level of Education

The job holder should be graduate in engineering (preferably) or science with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics as core subjects. International Diploma/post graduate qualification in Health & Safety or Environment Management from recognized board/university.

Area of Specialisation - Engineering, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

Why is this Level of Education Required? -The job role requires the employee to have sound knowledge in science to understand the manufacturing processes.

2. Preferred Level of Education - International Diploma/post-graduation qualification in Health & Safety or Environment Management from recognized board/university

Area of Specialisation - Environment, Health & Safety

Why is this Level of Education Preferred? - The job role requires the employee to have sound knowledge on the country legal requirements and Environment and Industrial Safety and Hygiene aspects

B. Job-Related Experience
Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required

Minimum 07 years of experience in pharmaceuticals or process industry

Why is this Level of Experience Required?

The job role requires the employee to carryout EHS risk assessments and inspections at warehouses

C. Other Job-Related Skills/Background
 

Should have thorough knowledge of EHSS Standards, Management Systems and auditing skills.

Should be able to demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements appropriate to the business.

Working knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standard requirements.

Excellent EHS topics training skills.

Knowledge of Risk Assessment techniques & Emergency procedures etc.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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