EHS Manager

About the role

AbbVie is looking for an EHS Manager to support Commercial Ops in the Americas. The role covers the development, implementation and maintenance of EHS projects and programs so that office, commercial, fleet, lab, warehouse and affiliate organizations remain compliant with regulations and risks are reduced. It is responsible for employee safety, including driver, lab and warehouse safety.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS programs and projects, including capital expenditure, maintenance programs and new systems for safety, health, sustainability and environmental issues.
• Conduct risk assessments for new systems and improvements to EHS programs, and analyze problems with input from various sources.
• Protect the environment and company assets, maintain regulatory compliance and support EHS programs with external entities such as government agencies.
• Identify and develop projects that meet legislative, global policy and performance requirements, and assess whether existing activities and facilities present acceptable risk.
• Ensure reliable operation of safety equipment, engineering controls and safety operations, with the authority to stop operations that endanger employees or property.
• Lead fleet and commercial safety programs independently, using third-party systems to investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Track and trend EHS metrics, develop continuous-improvement strategies and lead lab and warehouse safety where applicable.
• Communicate compliance status, KPIs, trends and metrics to stakeholders, and represent EHS on cross-functional teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Industrial Safety or a related field.
• At least 10 years of combined experience managing EHS, project management, systems administration and compliance programs.
• Previous experience leading teams of 2+ years (contractors or direct reports) is a must.
• Experience implementing EHS regulations, incident investigations, EHS metrics, regulatory interactions and cross-functional team management.
• Fluent English and Spanish, spoken and written.
• Knowledge of local, state, OSHA and EPA regulations; general industry safety standards; and familiarity with quality regulations for chemical, biological and medical devices is desirable.

Required skills

• Ability to set measurable project goals, balance competing demands and develop action plans.
• Ability to manage complex data sets and develop spreadsheets; data management skills preferred.
• Ability to learn systems and applications independently.

The work is mostly in an office and plant environment, with flexible schedules, extended hours during evaluations and training, and availability to support 24/7 biologics manufacturing operations. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).