Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

This position will develop implement and maintain Global EHS programs and provide technical expertise to AbbVies global organization within the scope of responsibility. The role will also lead cross-functional efforts to strengthen regulatory compliance continuous improvement and EHS performance across the region.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain EHS Global standards policies systems and programs applicable to area of responsibility
• Provide EHS leadership and direction for management professional technical and support staff in area of responsibility
• Serve as the regional EHS partner to manufacturing sites in the assigned region providing support direction and technical expertise to help drive compliance performance and continuous improvement
• Ensure systems are in place to enable area of responsibility to operate in legal and ethical compliance with regard to EHS issues
• Provide business perspective strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement EHS initiatives for the EHS Long range plan
• Authority to represent AbbVie externally on matters related to EHS with external regulatory agencies and non-government organizations
• Maintain a broad understanding of local regional and global EHS regulations and practices for areas of responsibility
• Maintain and update IT reporting databases and generate monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports for area management
• Support compliance with applicable EPA OSHA State and Local regulatory requirements
• Creates a safety culture by setting direction to reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents damage/loss of product or equipment and unnecessary costs by ensuring that all equipment and facilities are maintained consistent with the safety security hygiene and standards set by AbbVie.
• Lead cross-functional EHS projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance operational performance and drives risk reduction across the region
• Support the development and execution of standardized regional processes metrics and governance practices
• Partner with site and leadership to influence EHS priorities remove barriers and ensure effective implementation of EHS programs.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree (EHS related Engineering) plus 5 12 years of EHS related experience or Masters Degree (EHS related Engineering) plus 5 10 years of EHS related experience. EHS related experience in manufacturing/R&D/Environmental is preferred. EHS or Engineering professional certification is preferred but not required.
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations conducting incident investigations interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
• Development of practical applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives.
• Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
• Ability to actively listen build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders and resolve conflict
• Ability to successfully manage projects and programs.
• Ability to lead with initiative drive continuous improvement and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel 10%

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time