ISO Systems/Sustainability Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and maintain ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards at the local level, ensuring alignment with global ISO standards and guidelines.
- Define internal goals, objectives, targets, and KPIs/EnPIs to ensure compliance and track progress against set standards.
- Collect and maintain data, documentation, communication, and provide periodic ISO Key Performance Indicators (KPIs/EnPIs) and other metrics.
- Conduct periodic Management Reviews for Site Management concerning ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and Sustainability systems and efforts.
- Act as an auditor in Regional Audits of ISO systems at other sites and participate as an auditee in Global, Regional, Internal (local), and/or External Audits (by certifying body) of local systems.
- Initiate and drive corrective and preventive actions identified during audits.
- Travel up to 10% of the time as required.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and other relevant environmental regulations and standards.
- Monitor, review, and assess the progress of EMS programs, coordinating cross-functional activities to improve environmental performance.
- Serve as the technical expert on EMS matters and provide guidance to EMS teams/sub-teams and project/task owners.
- Collaborate with the emergency response team to address and investigate environmental incidents and ensure timely implementation of identified CAPAs if/when required.
- Enforce environmental regulations and support management during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
- Responsible for reducing the environmental impacts of the site/Production Unit.
- Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts to ensure environmental procedures and permit applications and renewals are budgeted for, prepared, and submitted to regulatory agencies on time, including annual reports to NYSDEC/USEPA, and other applicable local/state/federal municipalities and regulatory bodies.
- Serve as the EMS technical expert to the site and provide input for maintaining the organization's sustainability initiatives.
- Provide guidance to EMS teams/sub-teams and project/task owners in applying strategies for risk avoidance and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Manage all hazardous, non-hazardous, biohazard, and universal waste, including accumulation, storage, manifesting, transport arrangements, and cost analysis of associated disposal.
- Supervise 1-3 direct reports.
- Administer and maintain records for the Universal Hazardous Waste Manifest inventory for hazardous and non-hazardous regulated medical and biohazard wastes.
- Administer and maintain records for hazardous waste management and ensure compliance with disposal regulations.
- Drive sustainability efforts within the organization, including assessing environmental aspects and reducing environmental impacts.
- Provide input for maintaining organizational sustainability initiatives and support sustainability projects as necessary.
- Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts, including preparing and submitting permit applications and renewals to regulatory agencies such as EPA, DEC, ISO, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Enforce environmental regulations and support management during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits.
- Provide guidance, training, and assistance to ensure effective environmental measures are implemented and compliance is maintained.
- Create and present metrics-based reports to site, regional, and global management teams as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in ISO / Environmental and Sustainability experience within the biopharmaceuticals industry.
- Experience in managing environmental management systems and sustainability programs. Certification in RCRA Hazardous Waste Management is preferred.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
EDUCATION
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- Master s degree is a PLUS
- Certification in Lead Auditor Training for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards is a PLUS