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

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’ Degree in Scientific field (Engineering preferred)
- At least +10 years of experience within pharma industries
- Fluent knowledge of Italian (local language) and English
- Knowledge of EHS programs and previous experience in Environmental Health, Safety and Regulatory inspections
- People management experience
- Strong Emergency and crisis Management experience
- Strong organizational and work planning skills
- Problem solving and ability to manage difficult conversations
- Strategic mindset approach
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Experience in international assignments or working groups in a lead position is considered as a plus
- Experience in sustainability projects
- Project management skill
- Passionate about EHS

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of diversity.

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