Director Environmental Health

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Position:Director Environmental Health & Safety

Location:Manatí, Puerto Rico

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the EHS leader for the Manatí and Guaynabo sites, driving excellence in environmental, health, and safety initiatives and practices.

• Enhances the EHS management systems to assure compliance and reduce risk.

• Establish and maintain EHS standards that balance business risks, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

• Develop and sustain credible relationships with regulatory agencies, customers, trade groups, and stakeholders, leveraging these connections to benefit the company.

• Simplify complex EHS regulations for the General Manager and Senior Staff, enabling them to make informed, strategic business decisions.

• Create a compelling vision that fosters innovative approaches to regulatory, technical, and business strategies, driving continuous improvement.

• Ensure timely submission of EHS reports and permit applications necessary for facility operations, maintaining compliance and operational continuity.

• Promote the growth and development of the EHS team through ongoing coaching and counseling, building a high-performing and motivated team.

• Align priorities with company and site goals, effectively allocating resources to meet these objectives.

• Act as the primary contact for all EHS-related matters with the Corporate environmental group, ensuring alignment and collaboration.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, related science, or EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety). A graduate degree is preferred
10+ years of leadership proven ability to lead and manage EHS teams and programs.
7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex EHS situations.
Strong administrative, leadership and people skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiations skills at all levels in the organization and external clients.
In-depth knowledge of local and federal EHS regulations (environmental, process safety, emergency response, occupational safety and industrial hygiene)
Proficiency in EHS related management software and tools, as well as general computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office,)
Familiar with FDA and cGMP's.
Experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to enhance EHS processes.
Fully bilingual (English/Spanish), both oral and written.
Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in EHS management, including predictive analytics for risk assessment and compliance monitoring, preferred.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment and visits to clients work areas. However, will periodically visit possibly hazardous areas of site.
Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals during plant inspections and emergency response situations.
Travel required 10% of the time.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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On-site Protocol
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