EHS Leader: Site & Field Safety in Italy

PPG; Casaletto Vaprio; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking an experienced EHS&S Leader to head environmental, health, safety and security for the Casaletto Vaprio site and field safety across Italy. You will ensure legal and internal EHS compliance, maintain the EHS Management System, and drive infrastructure investments and risk-based leadership.

The role requires coordinating across Italy's Business Units, working with the EHS Country Manager, and frequent travel—about 40% on site and 60% in the field, mainly in the north of the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in EHS, Chemistry, Engineering or a related scientific discipline preferred.
• Alternatively, a relevant EHS qualification with at least five years of relevant experience.
• 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 Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) activities for the Casaletto Vaprio site and Field Safety across Italy.
• Ensure employees, field personnel and CPS locations comply with legal requirements and PPG EHS standards.
• Maintain the EHS Management System and define driving strategy for site-level EHS investments.
• Coordinate EHS activities across business units in Italy and collaborate with the EHS Country Manager.
• Serve as the senior EHS leader for the Casaletto Vaprio site and influence decisions with risk-based safety leadership.
• Travel approximately 40% of time to the Casaletto site and 60% to field activities, primarily in northern Italy.

Job description

PPG is seeking an experienced EHS&S Leader to head environmental, health, safety and security for the Casaletto Vaprio site and field safety across Italy. You will ensure legal and internal EHS compliance, maintain the EHS Management System, and drive infrastructure investments and risk-based leadership.

The role requires coordinating across Italy's Business Units, working with the EHS Country Manager, and frequent travel—about 40% on site and 60% in the field, mainly in the north of the country.