Warehouse EH&S Specialist

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

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J&J Innovative Medicine Leiden is recruiting for Warehouse EH&S Specialist , located in our Schiphol-Rijk warehouse.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Purpose: As an EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall safety of warehouse personnel, equipment, environment and operating according to EHS guidelines. You will play a crucial role in identifying potential hazards, developing and implementing safety protocols and procedures, conducting safety training, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization.

As a Warehouse EH&S Specialist, you will:

• Act as the owner of dangerous goods storage areas, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for the safe handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive safety program tailored to the specific needs of the warehouse facility.
• Implement safety policies, standards, and procedures to minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damage.
• Provide expert mentorship and advice to warehouse staff on safety matters, including safe handling of equipment, accurate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and ergonomics.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs to educate employees on standard methodologies and ensure their understanding and compliance.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, documenting findings, root causes, and recommendations for preventive measures.
• Collaborate with management to develop and improve emergency response plans, including fire safety procedures, evacuation protocols, and first aid measures.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in safety regulations, recommending vital updates to the safety program as needed.
• Actively participate in projects, safety and environmental, GMPs, SOPs trainings and others as needed and/or special activities that the company promotes to develop employee involvement and their professional development/growth.

Required qualifications::

• Proven experience in warehouse safety or a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards (e.g., PGS15, ARIE, ARBO).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective preventive measures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work well with employees and partners at all levels.
• Ability to deliver engaging safety training sessions and facilitate discussions on safety-related topics.
• Diligent demeanour and strong problem-solving skills to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in using safety management software and tools to track safety performance and generate reports.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficient reading, writing and speaking in English.
• Good understanding of the Dutch language is preferred.

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to providing a hiring process that is thorough, transparent, and fair. The process starts with a careful review of your CV, and if selected, this is followed by an initial conversation with a member of our recruitment team. If you move forward at this stage, you will participate in interviews with at least two hiring managers across two separate sessions. While the interview process may evolve at times, our recruitment team will ensure that you are kept informed and will work diligently to manage timelines and expectations clearly. After a hiring decision has been made, successful candidates will need to complete the necessary country-specific due diligence.

Finally, we genuinely value your feedback and will invite you to complete a brief survey at the end of the process to help us improve our practices. Thank you for considering a career with us; we appreciate your interest!

Join us in shaping the future together, apply now and take the next step in your career with us! #RPOAMS