Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Role Summary

This position will develop, implement and maintain EHS programs and provide technical expertise to AbbVie’s organization within the scope of responsibility. This position may also serve as a Program Manager for Energy and Environmental Sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EHS 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
• 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 and update IT reporting databases and generate monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports to area management
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA's Risk Management Planning (RMP) rule (40 CFR 68), Mechanical Integrity programs, PCI, DOT, EPA etc.
• 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 by pro-actively interacting with site employees, staff and leaders.
• Maintain EHS spend within annual budget and proactively seek opportunities for cost improvement.
• Facilitate the Change Management process and conduct EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) evaluations for modifications to processes or equipment, as well as the implementation of new processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 ‚Äì 12 years of EHS related experience or Master‚Äôs Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 ‚Äì 10 years of EHS related experience. EHS related experience in manufacturing or R&D environments are required. Experience in laboratory operations and environmental regulations preferred, but not required. 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.

Skills

• Technical writing and business communications
• Project and program management
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Regulatory compliance knowledge