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Environment, Health & Safety Manager

ID:  1345
Date of Posting:  Mar 5, 2025
Business Area:  Environmental, Health & Safety
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  On Site
Location: 

Zaragoza, ES

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

The EHS Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as driving a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Regulatory Compliance:
•    Ensure full compliance with local national EHS regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
•    Stay up-to-date on changes to laws, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring the Company’s policies and procedures are aligned with these changes.

2.    Risk Management:
•    Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement control measures to mitigate risks to employees, contractors, and the environment.
•    Lead the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, developing corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.

3.    EHS Programs & Training:
•    Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures. 
•    Conduct regular training sessions to promote awareness and ensure the proper use of safety equipment, emergency protocols, and environmental protection measures.
•    Promote a safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.

4.    Emergency Response & Incident Management:
•    Coordinate emergency response procedures, ensuring the site is prepared for potential environmental, health, and safety emergencies.
•    Lead incident investigations and ensure the implementation of corrective actions and follow-up.

5.    EHS Audits & Reporting:
•    Lead and participate in internal and external EHS audits and inspections.
•    Monitor and report on the site’s EHS performance, including tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

6.    Sustainability & Environmental Impact:
•     Promote sustainability initiatives within the site, focusing on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource conservation.
•    Monitor and manage environmental impact, including waste disposal, water use, air quality, and chemical management.

7.    Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
•     Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Corporate EHS and local Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and Quality, to ensure alignment of EHS objectives with overall business goals.
•    Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for regulatory bodies, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Required Education

•    Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, etc.) is a plus.

Required Skills and Experience

•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in EHS management within a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
•    Experience with main EHS ISO standards certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
•    Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations and best practices.
•    Proven experience in conducting risk assessments, audits, and developing safety programs.
•    Ability to lead and influence others in promoting a safety and environmental-conscious culture.
•    Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
 

Required Languages

•    Fluency in English . Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Travel required in %

20%

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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