EHS System Lead

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

3d•$96,500 - $183,500•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS System Lead is responsible for leading the deployment, maturity, integration, and continuous improvement of the North Chicago Manufacturing (NCM) EHS Management System. The role provides governance and oversight for EHS programs aligned to Global EHS Management and Technical Standards while developing a network of EHS Program Leads embedded across the site. Working collaboratively with business leaders, functional experts, and operational teams, the EHS System Lead drives a structured and sustainable approach to EHS program ownership, ensuring clear accountability, effective implementation, and continual advancement of site EHS performance. The role serves as a coach, facilitator, and strategic partner to strengthen EHS capabilities throughout the organization and enable long-term readiness for internal and external assurance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5+ years of EHS related experience or Master’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 3 years of EHS related experience.
Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
Ability to establish measurable project goals and implementation plans, balance conflicting work demands, and develop action plans including the identification of resource requirements.
Ability to develop standards and/or policies that meet business objectives.
Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict constructively.
Ability to successfully manage project and programs.

Nice To Haves

EHS or Engineering professional certification is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the ongoing development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the NCM EHS Management System.
Ensure EHS programs are aligned with applicable Global EHS Management Standards, Technical Standards, corporate requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Establish and maintain a structured governance framework for monitoring program health, maturity, effectiveness, and performance.
Promote a systems-based approach to EHS program ownership across the organization.
Lead and coordinate a network of EHS Program Leads from multiple departments and operational functions across the site.
Define and communicate roles, responsibilities, and accountability expectations for EHS program owners and process owners.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive consistent implementation and sustainment of EHS programs.
Establish communities of practice that encourage shared learning, standardization, and continuous improvement.
Coach EHS Program Leads, managers, supervisors, and functional leaders on their responsibilities within the EHS Management System.
Translate corporate EHS standards into practical operational expectations that can be effectively implemented in day-to-day activities.
Build organizational capability through mentoring, training, workshops, and structured development plans.
Support leaders in integrating EHS requirements into business processes, decision-making, and operational routines.
Develop and maintain the site EHS Program Maturity Roadmap.
Manage and coordinate project plans associated with closing gaps against Global EHS Standards and audit findings.
Track program maturity, key milestones, actions, and performance indicators to ensure sustained progress.
Identify improvement opportunities and implement systematic solutions that strengthen EHS performance and resilience.
Partner with operational leaders to embed EHS ownership into daily management systems.
Facilitate leadership reviews and governance forums to communicate program status, risks, priorities, and resource needs.
Maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization to drive engagement, ownership, and accountability.
Influence positive organizational change through collaboration, leadership, and effective communication.
Support site readiness activities for internal and external EHS audits and assessments.
Monitor program effectiveness through management reviews, self-assessments, audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
Ensure corrective actions, improvement actions, and strategic initiatives are effectively tracked and completed.
Provide leadership support during audit preparation, execution, and post-audit improvement activities.