Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

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
• Create 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
• Experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
• 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