EHS & Compliance Manager

Haleon•Town of Durham, NY
•$138,204 - $190,029

About The Position

The EHS & Compliance Manager leads the site’s environmental, health, and safety organization through the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective management systems. The role provides technical advice and assistance to Site Engineering, the EHS Director, the Site Leadership Team, managers, and staff to help manage EHS performance and support the manufacturing site vision. It promotes and monitors strong EHS performance in line with regulatory and corporate requirements. The position aims to protect site employees by minimizing risks and exposure to harmful elements and conditions. It also ensures the site complies with federal, state, and local regulations and Haleon standards concerning air, water, soil, waste, and sustainability. The manager oversees EHS performance and risk management, incident and audit follow-up, safety culture, environmental management, crisis management, business continuity, department budgeting, and the development of EHS staff. The role collaborates with site functions and regional EHS colleagues and ensures EHS is incorporated into site strategy and business continuity planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Occupational Safety, or another related specialization.
  • Experience managing EHS risks in the FMCG, pharmaceutical, or a related high-hazard sector.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the EHS field.
  • At least 4 years of direct management experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of EHS requirements and regulations.
  • Strong relationship-building and networking skills to engage with site personnel, senior management, EHS, and regional leads.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree.
  • Membership in a relevant internationally recognized professional organization, such as ASSP or AIHA.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
  • Other related engineering certifications.
  • Formal education concerning EHS requirements and regulations.
  • Knowledge of EHS tracking databases, such as EHS One.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and report EHS performance, sharing lessons and good practices within the site and across regional supply chain sites.
  • Ensure site EHS objectives align with the corporate EHS plan and priorities.
  • Investigate EHS accidents and high-potential incidents, analyze relevant information and circumstances, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Promote consideration of human factors and human reliability in proactive risk assessments and system design.
  • Apply risk management methods and address adverse audit or inspection findings through appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
  • Improve the site’s safety culture by encouraging and rewarding safe behaviors and embedding behavioral safety in site operations.
  • Apply Haleon policies, standards, and the Internal Control Framework in a site-specific management system for managing EHS risks.
  • Manage the EHS department budget.
  • Prepare, implement, and execute crisis management processes; coach others during crises; and ensure effective business continuity and loss prevention plans are in place.
  • Integrate environmental management to reduce the manufacturing site’s contribution to Haleon’s overall environmental impact.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, HR, IT, Procurement, third-party businesses, and other functions to integrate EHS into site strategy, risk mapping, and business continuity plans.
  • Collaborate with EHS professionals at other sites and in the area to share good practices and support staff development in risk control.
  • Ensure sufficient qualified and competent EHS staff are available to address compliance, hazards, and risks, and support their development and succession planning.
  • Promote total disclosure of regulatory compliance, audit results, and incidents so findings benefit Haleon.
  • Build and maintain trusting relationships with customers and stakeholders; communicate persuasively, influence decisions, and make ethical choices aligned with Haleon’s values and behaviors.
  • Lead and develop direct-report EHS staff.
  • Adhere to Quality Compliance standards and requirements, including Data Integrity, ALCOA, cGMP, QA, QMS policy, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits program.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Time-off programs, including six months of paid parental leave.
  • Healthcare programs, with the company paying the majority of medical coverage for the employee and family.
  • Eligibility for benefits on day one.
  • Potential discretionary bonus based on achievement of key business performance.
  • Other incentive and recognition programs.
  • 18% performance bonus.
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