EHS Lead: Italy Site & Field Safety

PPG Industries, Inc.; Milano; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks an EHS& Safety leader to drive Environmental, Health, Safety and Security activities for the Casaletto Vaprio site and Field Safety across Italy.

You will ensure compliance with local laws and PPG standards, maintain the EHS system, and coordinate across business units while traveling within the country. The role requires collaboration with the EHS Country Manager and leadership teams, managing budgets, and promoting a Drive to Zero safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in EHS, Chemistry, Engineering or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to stay current on existing and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, business drivers and operational challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS activities for Casaletto Vaprio site and Field Safety across Italy, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and PPG EHS standards.
• Maintain the EHS Management System effectiveness and drive infrastructure investments at site level.
• Coordinate EHS activities across Business Units in Italy and collaborate with the EHS Country Manager.
• Travel across Italy (approximately 50% of time), primarily in Northern Italy, to support sites and activities.
• Implement the site EHS strategy, align local plans with Corporate and Regional guidelines, and support leadership priorities.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions for field safety and site operations.
• Manage EHS budgets, allocate resources, and promote driving a strong safety culture across locations.
• Promote EHS training needs and work with businesses to deploy effective programs.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS, Chemistry, Engineering or related field

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. seeks an EHS& Safety leader to drive Environmental, Health, Safety and Security activities for the Casaletto Vaprio site and Field Safety across Italy.

You will ensure compliance with local laws and PPG standards, maintain the EHS system, and coordinate across business units while traveling within the country. The role requires collaboration with the EHS Country Manager and leadership teams, managing budgets, and promoting a Drive to Zero safety culture.