Expert Operational Safety

Company Description

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.

Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. The subsidiary operates in an 87,500 sq. ft. production facility with 200 employees. 

Job Description

Independent safeguarding of company obligations in the field of occupational safety, especially in the core topic of industrial safety policy..

• Independent participation in the design of workplaces, work processes and the working environment
• Independent participation in the development/introduction of new work procedures/processes, taking into account occupational health and safety and accident prevention regulations
• Carrying out safety-related inspections of operating systems, technical work equipment, work procedures and safety-related systems (e.g. sprinkler systems, extraction systems, fire extinguishers)
• Transfer of legal provisions (occupational safety, accident prevention, equipment safety, chemicals law) to operational conditions and work towards their compliance, e.g. through workplace inspections, inspection and control of operating facilities, work processes/equipment/sites and personal protective equipment
• Implementation of accident and damage investigations with regard to occupational safety and accident cause research and compilation of statistics
• Record, evaluation and recording of accidents at work and develop proposals for measures to improve working conditions and eliminate hazards and deficiencies
• Proactively promote safety-conscious behavior of employees through internal information seminars and notices as well as training/further education of safety officers, prepare and carry out internal audits as part of occupational health and safety management if necessary
• Cooperation with HR, company doctor and works council in all questions of occupational safety and accident prevention
• Cooperation with representatives of the trade inspectorate, fire supervision and the employers' liability insurance association (e.g. in the context of company / construction site inspections)
• Participation in the definition of alarm and rescue equipment as well as in the development of fire protection organization and concepts
• Participation in discussions with authorities, occupational safety events, exchange of experience and, if necessary, in expert committees (associations, authorities, ministries)
• Preparation of activity reports (monthly/annual report), manage specialist literature/documentation in the safety-related field
• Support of the operational safety management software (administration, user training, etc.)
• Preparation of / participation in the occupational safety committee meetings Initiation and implementation of cost reduction and yield increase projects, management of such projects
• Regular comparison and consolidation of the degree of target achievement per defined controlling unit (e.g. BU, PU, etc.)

Qualifications

• Knowledge as acquired within the framework of a 3-year technical vocational training and expanded by means of relevant advancement training (e.g. Business Administrator or comparable). The function requires at least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable field of responsibility.
• Further certification in occupational safety (e.g., Specialist for Occupational Safety).
• At least 5 years of professional experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in occupational safety, including workplace design, analysis, accident prevention, and related areas.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with an occupational safety management system, ideally in accordance with DIN EN ISO 45001.
• Proven experience in organizing and conducting audits.
• Proficiency in using common IT systems and operational safety management software (e.g., Quentic).
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Consistent, reliable, and resilient with a high level of perseverance.
• Excellent decision-making skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Team-oriented with strong social adaptability and interpersonal skills.
• Clear, open, and effective communicator.
• Ability to act as a role model, inspiring and guiding employees across all levels.
• Skilled in moderating discussions and delivering presentations.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to consider and act within broader organizational and operational contexts.
• Highly developed entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to initiate and manage structural changes.
• Strong understanding of business strategy when engaging with authorities and stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Monday - Friday
• company health benefits, 401k, incentive bonuses