Associate Director Environmental Health & Safety
Perrigo Company plc
August 14, 2026
Remote friendly (Milton, VT)
United States
Corporate Functions
Associate Director, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute enterprise and site-level EHS strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
- Establish EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and accountability programs.
- Champion a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and employee engagement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on EHS risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations/standards (FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, state/local regulations; ISO 14001/45001 principles where applicable).
- Lead regulatory inspections, manage agency interactions, and respond to findings.
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement compliance strategies.
- Assess EHS implications of manufacturing changes, expansions, and new product introductions.
- Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and process safety evaluations.
- Drive corrective/preventive actions from incidents, audits, inspections, and near misses.
- Conduct root-cause investigations and ensure sustained closure.
- Oversee emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
- Manage environmental compliance, permits, reporting, and sustainability initiatives; reduce waste/emissions/water.
- Ensure hazardous materials and waste streams are properly managed.
- Integrate EHS into manufacturing; support capital projects/facility expansions via EHS design reviews and risk assessments.
- Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar); ensure contractor/third-party EHS compliance.
- Lead, develop, and mentor EHS professionals across one or more sites; support coaching, training, succession, and performance management.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS/Occupational Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene or related.
- 10+ years progressive EHS leadership in regulated manufacturing.
- 5+ years leadership managing EHS programs and personnel.
- Experience in infant formula, pharmaceutical, food, or nutritional products manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing (GMP), and OSHA/EPA/environmental regulations.
- Experience leading regulatory inspections and agency interactions.
- Proven ability to influence all organizational levels and drive culture change.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
- CSP or CIH.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with global EHS management systems.
- Experience supporting infant formula manufacturing under FDA and food safety regulations.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, benefits for you and your family, and career development opportunities.
Application Instructions:
- Click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (SAVE does not submit.)
- Submit all application materials (resumes/CVs) in English.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute enterprise and site-level EHS strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS management systems.
- Establish EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and accountability programs.
- Champion a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and employee engagement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on EHS risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations/standards (FDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, state/local regulations; ISO 14001/45001 principles where applicable).
- Lead regulatory inspections, manage agency interactions, and respond to findings.
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement compliance strategies.
- Assess EHS implications of manufacturing changes, expansions, and new product introductions.
- Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and process safety evaluations.
- Drive corrective/preventive actions from incidents, audits, inspections, and near misses.
- Conduct root-cause investigations and ensure sustained closure.
- Oversee emergency preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
- Manage environmental compliance, permits, reporting, and sustainability initiatives; reduce waste/emissions/water.
- Ensure hazardous materials and waste streams are properly managed.
- Integrate EHS into manufacturing; support capital projects/facility expansions via EHS design reviews and risk assessments.
- Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar); ensure contractor/third-party EHS compliance.
- Lead, develop, and mentor EHS professionals across one or more sites; support coaching, training, succession, and performance management.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS/Occupational Safety/Environmental Science/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene or related.
- 10+ years progressive EHS leadership in regulated manufacturing.
- 5+ years leadership managing EHS programs and personnel.
- Experience in infant formula, pharmaceutical, food, or nutritional products manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing (GMP), and OSHA/EPA/environmental regulations.
- Experience leading regulatory inspections and agency interactions.
- Proven ability to influence all organizational levels and drive culture change.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
- CSP or CIH.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with global EHS management systems.
- Experience supporting infant formula manufacturing under FDA and food safety regulations.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, benefits for you and your family, and career development opportunities.
Application Instructions:
- Click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (SAVE does not submit.)
- Submit all application materials (resumes/CVs) in English.