EHS Manager - Casaletto Vaprio & EHS coordinator Field Safety for 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

Role

Responsible for leading Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) activities for the Casaletto Vaprio site and Field Safety across Italy, ensuring that employees, field-based personnel and CPS locations (Customer Process Services, formerly TSSR - Technical Service & Sales Representative locations) comply with applicable legal requirements as well as PPG EHS standards, procedures and processes. Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the EHS Management System to ensure compliance with local legislation and PPG requirements, while defining and driving the strategy for EHS-related infrastructure investments at site level. Responsible for coordinating EHS activities across the different Business Units within Italy and fostering collaboration with the EHS Country Manager. Serve as the senior EHS leader for the Casaletto Vaprio site, influencing business decisions, operational priorities, and organizational strategy through a strong risk-based approach and visible safety leadership. The role requires flexibility to travel across different locations within the country. Approximately 40% of the time will be spent at the Casaletto site, while the remaining 60% of working time will be dedicated to field activities, involving travel—primarily to the north of the country—based on identified needs.

Key Responsibilities

Casaletto Vaprio Site

• Ensure that all applicable EHS legal requirements are communicated and effectively implemented across the site.
• Implement the site EHS strategy by developing and aligning local plans with Corporate and Regional guidelines.
• Act as a member of the local Leadership Team, supporting business decisions and site priorities.
• Define and maintain EHS resource requirements and coordinate additional support when needed.
• Ensure EHS resources are appropriately allocated to agreed activities and priorities.
• Collaborate with Process Safety Managers and Coordinators to ensure process safety requirements are met.
• Identify and prioritize EHS improvement opportunities, manage the local EHS budget and ensure alignment with site and country objectives.
• Ensure appropriate communication and approval processes for off‑site activities.

Field Safety Activities - Italy

• Implement the EHS Field Safety strategy across Italy in alignment with Operational Leadership and Corporate and Regional guidelines.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed on time and support risk reduction initiatives.
• Drive the "Drive to Zero" safety culture for field employees and personnel working at customer sites or remote locations.
• Ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and followed by appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage the EHS Field Safety budget at country level.
• Identify EHS training needs and ensure effective deployment in partnership with the business.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders to promote EHS engagement and accountability.
• Act as the EHS representative for applicable regulatory, PPG and customer requirements.
• Support EHS integration activities related to acquisitions and business changes.
• Promote Corporate EHS and wellbeing initiatives, including Wellness and Ergo Cup programs.

Impact & Scope

• Lead EHS compliance and continuous improvement activities for the Casaletto Vaprio site and Field Safety activities across Italy.
• Develop, implement and maintain EHS programs, systems and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits, reviews and assessments to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Act as a technical EHS expert, influencing business leaders and operational teams to strengthen EHS performance and culture.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to support effective implementation of EHS processes and programs.

Education & Technical Knowledge

• 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.

The base salary range for this position is 65.000,00 eur to 75.000,00 eur per year, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 13% of base salary.

We confirm that this job offer is based on objective and gender-neutral criteria and complies with the relevant provisions of the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL), in accordance with and in full respect of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026 implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970.

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