EHS Manager: Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

Abbott; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Pakistan is seeking a Manager EHS to lead and coordinate the site's environmental, health and safety program, aligning with global EHS strategy and regulatory requirements. You will drive risk assessments, permit-to-work, firefighting and emergency preparedness, oversee contractor safety, incident investigations, training, audits and capital projects, and report performance to site leadership.

A Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field with 8–10 years of manufacturing EHS experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• D8:8-10 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge across safety, machinery safety, fire safety, incident investigation, contractor management, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management systems to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor occupational safety programs including hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Ensure effective Permit-to-Work systems (Hot Work, Confined Space, LOTO).
• Maintain fire safety and emergency preparedness programs including drills.
• Ensure inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Support EHS requirements during capital projects and turnarounds.
• Provide EHS oversight for construction activities and contractor-led projects.
• Conduct contractor safety onboarding, audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
• Support environmental compliance programs (waste, wastewater, emissions, hazardous materials).
• Support machinery safety and machine guarding programs.
• Assist in investigations of injuries, near misses, etc.
• Conduct routine EHS inspections, audits, and track findings.
• Coordinate EHS training and awareness; monitor performance indicators.
• Support regulatory inspections and external assessments.

Skills

Occupational safety

Machinery safety

Fire safety

Incident investigation

Contractor management

Construction safety

Shutdown safety

Environmental compliance

EHS management systems

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s degree

Job description

Abbott in Pakistan is seeking a Manager EHS to lead and coordinate the site's environmental, health and safety program, aligning with global EHS strategy and regulatory requirements. You will drive risk assessments, permit-to-work, firefighting and emergency preparedness, oversee contractor safety, incident investigations, training, audits and capital projects, and report performance to site leadership.

A Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field with 8–10 years of manufacturing EHS experience