Manager Environment, Health & Safety

Johnson Johnson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leeds is seeking a senior EHS leader to oversee Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability at the site.

You will manage a team, ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and sustain ISO 14001 certification while partnering with site leadership.

The role emphasizes strategic risk management, training, and collaboration with suppliers to maintain safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of EH&S related experience.
• NEBOSH Certificate required; NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Medical device manufacturing or related industry with strong regulatory oversight.
• Technical experience in air, water, hazardous and medical waste, machine safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and chemical handling.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with databases and internal tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site EHS&S plans to meet regulatory and corporate standards.
• Lead and coach EHS&S professionals and contractors; set objectives and development plans.
• Monitor and improve EHS&S risks, ensure continuous program improvement.
• Support external manufacturers, suppliers, and contractor programs with EHS&S requirements.
• Develop and execute EHS&S training strategies for all workers, including new hires.
• Maintain ISO 14001 certification and align site systems with the standard.
• Communicate business-related EHS&S issues to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

EHS management

Hazardous waste handling

Project management

ISO 14001

Education

Bachelor's degree

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

SECTION 1: JOB SUMMARY* Responsible for site Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), including ensuring operations are in compliance with local and corporative EHS&S regulations. Manages one direct report and is accountable for conducting effective performance management. Develops tactical, operational, and resource plans for the EHS&S team and supports organizational objectives and business goals. Directs operations for strategic initiatives and serves as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, including the Site Leadership Team.

SECTION 2: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and DePuy Synthes procedures and guidelines, this position shall be responsible for the following:

• Shared responsibility with Plant Manager for EHS&S performance, including development and implementation of site management action plans to address EHS&S program deficiencies and ensure EHS&S regulatory compliance.
• Develop EHS&S objectives for site - auditing, analyzing, documenting, and reporting on implementation and effectiveness to management via dashboards & reports.
• Manage site EHS&S professionals and consultants at local facility. Set and monitor goals/objectives/assignments, provide adequate coaching/counseling, develop and monitor employee development plans, and provide recommendations as part of the succession planning, appraisal, and salary planning processes.
• Monitor and evaluate EH&S risks of operations, including change management, ensuring continuous improvement of the EHS&S program to make it leaner and more efficient. Provide management with ongoing consultation pertaining to EHS&S regulations and identify any impact on key business objectives.
• Support and facilitate site EHS&S teams to ensure implementation of the EHS&S programs; including collaborating with other functions to manage EHS&S aspects of external manufacturers, suppliers, and contractor programs.
• Develop and implement EHS&S training strategy, ensuring key risks and regulatory requirements are addressed for appropriate audiences, including new hires.
• Maintain ISO 14001 certification by ensuring site EHS&S management systems are aligned & maintained consistently with the ISO standard.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability practices as applicable.
• Ensuring subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

SECTION 3: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of EH&S related experience
• NEBOSH Certificate required. NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Medical device manufacturing (highly desirable) or related industry with strong regulatory oversight.
• Technical experience in diverse EHS&S areas including but not limited to air, water, hazardous and medical waste, machine safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and chemical handling is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate project management skills are required and individuals must have technical/working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Internet, intranet and database tools (internal and external) as needed to support the EHS&S function preferred.

SECTION 4: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS *

• Ability to define and implement solutions with limited direction from his/her manager.
• Creativity to anticipate customer needs and develop re