EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best‑in‑class products and technologies are complemented by the extensive formulation experience, application data and value‑added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

• Platinum Rule:
  We treat others the way they want to be treated
• Empowerment:
  We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision‑making
• Keep Getting Better:
  We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
• Teamwork:
  We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
• Customer Focus:
  We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
• Global Respect:
  We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company‑wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company‑paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment‑related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a strong safety and environmental culture by providing physical support for operations and departments at multiple Colorcon locations throughout the NALAN region. The key functions of this role include safety leadership, technical project management, safety training, environmental management, regulatory compliance, and reporting. This position will report to the EHS Manager.

• Proactively manage assigned site’s Safety and Health programs and environmental permits and reporting (air, water, waste, etc.).
• Partner with all departments to actively engage stakeholders, understand current safety needs and issues, and propose practical, solution‑oriented improvements.
• Independently conduct regular review of working conditions and proactive observations of potential safety and environmental hazards through regular site walkthroughs and open conversations with employees.
• Manage incident reporting system, including keeping the system updated with details of injury and near‑miss report details. Investigate reported near misses and injuries to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Inform Human Resources of work injuries immediately and provide corresponding incident reports in a timely manner.
  
  Oversee EHS training for all employees assigned to site including developing training and providing in‑person and live online training. Also support various training initiatives, including new‑hire…