Environmental Health And Safety Manager

About Site

The ~70,000‑square‑foot Manassas facility operates within Catalent's Consumer Health portfolio, supporting programs from early development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. It is designed for dietary supplement and food‑safety cGMP operations, making it distinct from Catalent's traditional pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing sites.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for all Environmental, Health, Safety and Security activities at the Manassas site. You will develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain a safe environment for employees, visitors, and contractors. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of the organization and regulatory agencies. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of safety and integrity.

Shift: Monday to Friday, business hours

Location: Manassas, VA

100% Onsite

The Role

• Identify, assess, and recommend control measures or corrective actions for environmental, health, and safety concerns.

• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments for tasks, departments, and the overall site.

• Chair the safety committee and maintain open communication with employees regarding safety programs.

• Perform EHS audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and investigations; provide recommendations based on findings.

• Lead incident and accident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, RCRA, ANSI, FDA, and GMP.

• Ensure OSHA-compliant recordkeeping for accidents and injuries.

• Manage the Workers Compensation program, monitor treatment, track injuries, and report metrics to management.

• Serve as liaison between the site and environmental, health, and safety agencies.

• Guide internal and external customers on Environmental Health, Safety, and Security issues, including special projects and new products.

• Ensure up-to-date Job Hazard Assessments and risk assessments for all processes.

• Manage Environmental, Health, and Safety programs including Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Industrial Hygiene, PPE, Emergency Response, and Security.

• Ensure environmental compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Develop and deliver training programs for staff at all levels, including new hires, on safety policies and practices.

• Manage site PPE requirements and RCRA compliance, including waste handling and manifest management.

• Maintain documentation and files as required by regulatory bodies.

• Prepare reports for environmental permits such as air and wastewater and submit permit applications and renewals.

• Assist in developing new EHS programs and procedures following OSHA, EPA, and Catalent guidelines.

• Support Site Security Leader in managing facility security systems including fire, access control, and CCTV.

• Manage onsite housekeeping contractors and oversee groundskeeping including mowing, snow removal, and signage.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, Public Health, or related field.

• 5-7 years of experience in an industrial setting, preferably in food, beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical industries.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.

• Self-directed and able to work independently.

• Available as the 24-hour emergency contact person.

• Knowledge of regulatory topics including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, FDA, and GMP.

• Experience liaising with federal, state, local, and county inspection agencies on environmental, health, and safety matters.

• Maintains a positive attitude.

• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

• Individual may be required to sit for extended periods and read documents or use a computer monitor frequently.

• Ability to complete administrative duties, data entry, and use computer tools such as mouse and keyboard.

• Ability to sustain static postures including sitting or standing as required.

• Ability to lift and operate in an office environment, including light lifting, reaching, and bending; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs and push/pull up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Management experience preferred.

• Industry-recognized safety certification such as ASP, CSP, or CIH.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one.

• Tuition reimbursement to support your educational goals.

• Employee engagement activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday celebrations.

• Employee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.

• Environmentally friendly initiatives and community engagement programs.

• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.

• WellHub program to support physical and mental wellness.

• Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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