EHS Site Lead

For the Italian production plant of J&J Innovative Medicine (Borgo San Michele – Latina) we are looking for a EHS Site Lead reporting to the EH&S Director – Small Molecules.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Partners with site leadership team to develop and implement an EHS Strategy to address EHS program deficiencies and ensure EHS regulatory compliance
• Develops strategic objectives for improving EHS performance in collaboration with site leadership teams; Establishes performance metrics and reports to leadership on their implementation and effectiveness
• Oversees the development and implementation of EHS practices, procedures and management systems; looks for efficiency and improvement opportunities across sites in control
• Ensures compliance with applicable EHS regulations and standards in collaboration with the RSPP; follows emerging EHS regulations and issues
• Manages relations with representatives of various J&J groups and other organizations, including engineering, manufacturing and supply chain roles, etc., external bodies, local or national authorities
• Communicates and provides ongoing consultation to leadership on business impacts of EHS and changes to national/state/local EHS laws, regulations and trends; uses influence to advance EHS compliance / programs 
• Executes the Global Audit program with active participation in system and technical audits; Ensures timely corrective actions are taken when EHS hazards are identified
• Responsible for site EHS department including budget (Cost & CAPEX)
• Manages and developes EHS professionals at site. Sets and monitors goals/objectives/assignments, provides adequate coaching/counseling, develops and monitors employee development plans, and provides recommendations as part of the succession planning, appraisal, and salary planning process 
• Leads/facilitates site EHS committees/teams to ensure implementation of the EHS program
• Monitors and evaluates EHS risks of operations, including change management, ensuring continuous improvement of the EHS program to make it leaner and more efficient
• Maintains local ISO certifications by ensuring site EHS management systems are aligned & maintained consistent with ISO and/or program standards
• Develops and implements EHS training strategy for the site, ensuring key risk and regulatory requirements are addressed for appropriate audiences, including new hires
• Develops relationships with other functions (e.g., engineering, facilities) to ensure EHS aspects are considered at the beginning of new/changing operations and to manage aspects of external manufacturers, suppliers and contractor programs
• Leads incident/accident investigations and ensures prevention measures are developed and monitored. 
• Monitors/defines CAPAs and informs leadership of any non-conformities or anomolies; seeks opportunties to improve CAPA process
• Seeks innovative approaches to drive continuous improvement in safety culture and overall EHS program effectiveness
• Develops and maintains an Emergency Response Plan and ensures that drills and reviews are conducted as scheduled. Takes on the role as Incident Commander/Plant Emergency Officer in the event of crisis

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