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Senior Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Specialist

Senior Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Specialist

Kindeva Drug Delivery CompanyLexington, KY, US
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Senior Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Specialist

Lexington, KY, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

Why Kindeva?

  • Collaborative team culture
  • Direct impact on patient care

At Kindeva – Lexington, KY, we're not just making products – we're manufacturing life-saving nasal spray medications that make a difference.

The Impact You Will Make :

Transform Lives Through Innovation Join a rapidly expanding pharmaceutical CDMO where your work directly impacts patient health outcomes worldwide. You will play an essential role in raising safety awareness and building a sustainable safety-first culture at Kindeva by implementing environmental, health, safety, and security programs to ensure compliance with established policies, legal requirements, and EHSS certifications. You will be responsible for conducting associate training, coordinating inspections of plants and labs for potential hazards, assisting in incident investigations, and maintaining local required record keeping. You will support the EHSS Manager in coordinating the environmental regulatory programs and its permitting applications, along with being a backup to the EHSS Manager when he / she is offsite.

Our Lexington facility is experiencing exponential growth, offering exceptional opportunities for professional development and advancement. Join us during this exciting expansion phase and grow your career while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions.

Responsibilities :

  • Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective / preventative actions.
  • Conduct audits and maintain a strong on-site EHSS presence.
  • Assess and manage PPE needs while mitigating workplace hazards.
  • Oversee return-to-work evaluations and transitional strategies.
  • Identify training needs, conduct sessions for new hires, and provide refresher training for existing associates.
  • Ensure compliance with key EHSS programs (e.g., LOTO, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection).
  • Review and approve new chemicals / products within the chemical approval system.
  • Lead EHSS projects, driving corrective actions, continuous improvements, and compliance efforts.
  • Facilitate Site Safety Committee meetings and engage employees in safety resolutions.
  • Develop and track EHSS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Assist in developing and improving core EHSS programs with the EHSS Manager.
  • Support hazardous waste management and provide resources for affected employees.
  • Collect and input data for EHSS metrics.
  • Oversee the site security system in partnership with the EHSS Manager.
  • Act as EHSS Manager in their absence.

    • Qualifications :

  • Associate's in Science / Engineering, or EHSS field (preferred). Significant experience and / or skills without a degree will warrant consideration.
  • Demonstrated leader characteristics as this role influences 150+ people on the site.
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DEA regulations.
  • Base knowledge of Industrial Hygiene sampling with emphasis in pharma (preferred).
  • Prefer experience in a manufacturing environment, chemical or process manufacturing.
  • Ability to sit for an EHSS certification, e.g., CIH, CSP, SMS, OHST (preferred).
  • Experience in areas of EHSS program development, training, implementation, and management.
  • Proficient knowledge and use of standard Windows programs (Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Excellent written and oral communication.
  • Ability to wear appropriate PPE and have an active presence in any Kindeva office, lab, and plant facility.
  • Work within a team environment to support and achieve goals and objectives relating to EHSS.

    • Join our One Team mission of manufacturing more tomorrows. Your expertise will help ensure better health and well-being for patients worldwide.

    Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Do you see yourself as part of the Kindeva mission? Click Apply Now Today!

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