Site EHS Head - Caronno Pertusella (VA)

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REPORT TO: Site General Manager                      

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: Champion a sustainable EHS culture to ensure employee Safety & Health and to protect the Environment, in order to enable compliant operations and business effectiveness.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead EHS Regulatory Compliance

Provide guidance to site managers and employees, conduct internal and support external audits, to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. Design corrective and preventative action plans.

Assess and Mitigate Risks

Identify EHS risks and define proactive mitigations. Ensure that site investment and changes in processes, equipment and systems are carried out in accordance with the concepts of EHS by design and relevant EHS requirements and cGMP.

Design and Implement Annual EHS Plan

In collaboration with the site leadership team, create, implement, monitor and update the site EHS plan.

Monitor, Analyze and Share EHS Information

Provide necessary information and data to site managers and supervisors, Global EHS and other internal and external stakeholders, in order to support the achievement of EHS objectives and enhance Teva’s reputation.

Promote a Sustainable EHS Culture

Create and maintain an EHS culture throughout the site that inspires a proactive attitude and a firm belief that ‘target zero’ is achievable. Create a space where people can speak openly and are encouraged to present new ideas about EHS stewardship.

Provide Expertise, Guidance, Coaching and Training

Develop and implement training programs, provide coaching, expertise and guidance to managers and employees of the site.

Lead Continuous EHS Improvement

Lead continuous improvement in EHS using Operational Excellence principles and visible-felt leadership to achieve 'target zero' goals and to enable compliant operations and business effectiveness.

Lead the Site EHS Team

Identify, recruit, develop and retain qualified EHS professionals to provide EHS services to the site. Implement managerial practices to ensure the EHS team’s high performance, modeling Teva's values and leadership framework.

Site Leadership Team Member

Serve as an influential member of the site leadership team, who impacts decision making and takes an active role in promoting cross-site initiatives, team work and collaboration across site functions.

Member of the Global Network & Professional Community

Bring global best practices into the site and actively share site perspective, knowledge and lessons learned to contribute and support a best-in-class professional level of EHS globally.

Manage Relations with Regulatory Agencies, the Local Community and external suppliers

Develop trusted and proactive relationships with regulatory agencies, local community and external suppliers to promote compliance and social responsibility, in Teva's business interest.

RSPP role on site

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:

"Preposto per la sicurezza" according to the Italian Law D.Lgs 81/2008:

Person, that in accordance to professional skills and function, supervises the work and ensures the implementation of the directives received, monitoring the successful execution by workers and exercising a functional power.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ensure that the organization’s Quality Management System is fully applied within the area of responsibility maintaining total compliance to current GMP, GDP, Data Integrity requirements.
• Ensure adherence to environment, health and safety company requirements as well as legal obligations.
• Behave according to company Ethical Code and company values.

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree: engineering or related science-based. Master's Degree in Safety / Industrial hygiene / Environment is an advantage.
• Professional certifications a must when required legally. Other professional certifications, i.e. CSP, CIH, are considered a plus.
• Experience with management systems such as ISO 9001; ISO 14001; OHSAS 18001

Languages:

• English: fluent
• Local Language

Experience: 

• Minimum: 5 years work experiences in EHS in a chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• RSPP qualification is mandatory 

What We Offer

We strive to be attentive to our employees, offering them both small and significant benefits. By way of example:

• Canteen

• Policies for caregivers and parents with flexible work arrangements

• Recognition Program

• Welfare Platform

• Coffee token

• Health insurance with access to top medical centers

• Inclusive and multicultural work environment

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs

TAPI’s Commitment to Equal Opportunities

TAPI is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the workplace. Our global policy provides that employment opportunities are offered regardless of age, race, religion, health status, identity, gender expression, protected categories, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.

Make Your Mark with TAPI

Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon