Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

AbbVie, Inc•Branchburg, NJ

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 - 12 years of EHS related experience or Master's Degree (EHS related, Engineering) plus 5 - 10 years of EHS related experience. EHS related experience in manufacturing or R&D environments are 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in laboratory operations and environmental regulations preferred, but not required.
EHS or Engineering professional certification is preferred, but not required.

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.