Associate Director - Process Safety EngineeringBioSpace • Lebanon, IN, US

Associate Director - Process Safety Engineering

BioSpace • Lebanon, IN, US

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Overview

Associate Director - Process Safety Engineering at Lilly Lebanon API site in Lebanon, IN. The role leads a team of Process Safety Engineers and ensures process safety management (PSM) program development, implementation, and maintenance, along with process safety engineering support at the site, which includes multiple production buildings, storage tank farms, utilities, waste operations, laboratories, and administrative facilities. The position reports to the Senior Director HSE and the Responsible Process Safety Engineer for PSM alignment, and is responsible for the productivity, development, and performance management of the Process Safety Engineers. The project delivery and startup phase requires collaboration, creativity, and resilience as the site grows to full-scale GMP manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Pre-Startup and Startup Phase : Provide collaborative, inclusive, and energetic leadership to support operational readiness and startup, including development and implementation of PSM programs, tools, training, coaching, and program audits to achieve PSM compliance and a positive site culture.
Collaborate with the Senior Director HSE and Responsible Process Safety Engineer to define capabilities, capacity, and priorities to build a Process Safety engineering organization that will operate at the highest standards of HSE / PSM and operational excellence, leveraging Lilly guidelines and external knowledge.
Collaborate with the project Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) team to ensure robust PSM-related activities are built into the C&Q program to ensure C&Q and startup are seamless, safe, and compliant.
Lead the site Process Safety engineers to support the project team to deliver the facility as a key stakeholder providing feedback and support on PSM-related design decisions and startup plan development and implementation while ensuring decisions meet project deliverables and compliance requirements.
Develop and adapt the process safety organizational structure where needed to provide correct and capable resources to support the site to full-scale GMP manufacturing.
Ensure the Process Safety engineering team builds technical relationships with the relevant corporate / global / site departments and as needed, ensure the support of strategic PSM corporate initiatives at the site level.

Post Startup

Provide Process Safety engineering leadership to promote and support the HSE / PSM management system and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and Lilly Global standards for HSE / PSM.

With the site HSE leadership team, define and support the site's HSE / PSM priorities, metrics, HSE Plan, business planning, and strategic planning, integrating cross-functional partners as needed.

When applicable, ensure adequate site representation and collaboration with corporate / global / other teams to support the development or updates of process safety standards, practices, and procedures.

Ensure internal and external PSM reporting requirements are continually met.

Lead internal and governmental agency PSM audits and, as needed, other HSE programs.

Escalate PSM issues, as appropriate, to line management and corporate HSE management.

Ensure the Process Safety engineering team keeps abreast of changes to regulatory requirements and has external focus and benchmarks best practices across the Lilly network and externally.

Ensure performance management and development plans are in place for employees, holding employees accountable for successful completion of defined goals and objectives.

Actively coach and mentor staff, peers, and others to share learning, resolve issues, and develop future PSM leaders.

Drive and empower decision-making to the lowest level within the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (preferred Chemical Engineering, other Engineering, Chemistry or related science) in a relevant discipline

5+ years of experience in a leadership role

5+ years U.S. OSHA process safety-related experience in a high-volume, regulated manufacturing setting

Additional Preferences

Experience developing and managing PSM or other HSE programs

Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred

Strong ability to form effective relationships at all levels and build strong team cultures to ensure a safe and successful work environment

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $118,500 - $173,800. Full-time employees are eligible for a company bonus (based on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical / dental / vision, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and well-being programs. Lilly reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs at its discretion.

Equal Opportunity

Lilly is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage accommodation requests for applicants with disabilities; if you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form at https : / / careers.lilly.com / us / en / workplace-accommodation.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Internet News

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