EHS Safety Manger

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. is seeking an EHS Safety Manager for its production plant in Latina, Italy. The role involves developing and overseeing safety policies, ensuring compliance with health regulations, conducting audits, and leading training programs. Responsibilities include incident investigations, safety audits, and maintaining documentation. The position is crucial for fostering a safe working environment and aligning with J&J's health and safety standards.
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Job Function:
Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:
Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Latina, Italy

Job Description:

For the Italian production plant of J&J Innovative Medicine (Borgo San Michele - Latina) we are looking for a EHS Safety Manager reporting to the EHS Site Lead.

The EHS Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies and programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This role is crucial to maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, identifying hazards, and proactively mitigating risks to prevent accidents and injuries.

Key Responsibilities:
• Safety Program Development & Compliance: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs that align with industry regulations and Johnson & Johnson's global health, safety standards. Ensure that all safety protocols and procedures are in full compliance with J&J’s internal policies, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring: Ensure strict adherence to J&J’s safety standards by conducting regular audits and inspections across all departments. Monitor operations to ensure compliance with J&J’s global safety guidelines and industry-specific safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO, EPA).
• Training & Continuous Improvement: Develop and deliver training programs that not only cover OSHA and other regulatory requirements but also emphasize Johnson & Johnson’s safety culture and best practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees in proactive safety behavior aligned with J&J’s high standards for health and safety.
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Lead thorough investigations of workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring all actions taken are in line with J&J’s Incident Reporting System and root cause analysis methods. Ensure that corrective and preventive actions are implemented to prevent recurrence and enhance overall workplace safety.
• Safety Audits & Inspections: Regularly conduct safety audits to assess operational compliance with J&J's EHS standards and identify any gaps. Work collaboratively with departments to develop and execute corrective action plans as necessary to ensure ongoing adherence to J&J’s expectations for a safe work environment.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive records of safety audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, and training in accordance with J&J’s standards for documentation and reporting. Prepare and submit reports to upper management and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Continuous Alignment with J&J Policies: Stay up-to-date with any updates or changes to J&J’s health, safety, and environmental policies, ensuring that all safety management activities reflect the most current global guidelines. Act as a key liaison between the safety team and other departments to ensure seamless alignment with J&J’s overarching safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• MA/MBA and PMO preferred

Experience and Skills:
• Proven experience as a Safety Manager or in a similar role (minimum of 5 years), with a strong emphasis on ensuring compliance with global safety standards such as J&J's EHS policies.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/OSHA regulations, local and international safety standards, and J&J’s internal compliance guidelines.
• Proven ability to influence and lead by example in ensuring adherence to safety standards across all levels of an organization.

Required:
• Fluent knowledge of Italian (local language) and English
• At least 5 years of experience in similar roles
• Experience in GMP Environment
• Strong organizational and work planning skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills