Associate Director Ehs

The Associate Director EHS will lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Environmental, Health & Safety Management System across the company’s manufacturing and office facilities.

Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the EHS Management System across manufacturing and office facilities. Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, standards, and systems of work in line with corporate requirements and applicable regulations. Establish and maintain emergency preparedness and contingency plans, including evacuation procedures, fire drills, spill response exercises, and other emergency response activities. Monitor EHS performance and provide regular updates, reports, and recommendations to the Site General Manager and Site Leadership Team. Ensure compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health & Safety legislation, permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements. Support the company in obtaining and maintaining necessary environmental and occupational health and safety permits. Monitor changes in legislation and ensure organizational compliance with new and emerging requirements. Develop and implement EHS audit programs and schedules. Conduct EHS audits and inspections to identify non-conformances, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Train and support internal EHS auditors. Develop and maintain EHS risk assessment processes and methodologies. Ensure environmental, health, and safety risk assessments are completed and updated according to approved schedules. Drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, inspections, incidents, and risk assessments. Act as the primary liaison with Corporate EHS teams and local regulatory authorities. Prepare and submit periodic EHS performance reports to corporate and external stakeholders as required. Collaborate with department leaders and Human Resources to develop annual EHS training plans. Deliver and coordinate EHS training programs to improve awareness, compliance, and employee engagement. Lead preliminary investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, and lost workday events. Facilitate root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented. Maintain EHS records, incident databases, and performance metrics. Manage contracted site security services and oversee daily security operations. Establish security procedures, patrol requirements, and guarding instructions to ensure site security effectiveness. Participate as an active member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to business strategy, budgeting, investment decisions, and organizational objectives. Ensure GMP compliance in line with local procedures, global policies, and EU GMP guidelines. Promote compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements throughout daily operations. Support business continuity initiatives and strengthen departmental resilience during emergency situations. Lead initiatives that promote a strong safety culture, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement mindset. Perform additional duties as assigned.