Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, L'Oreal Research & Innovation

Joinimagine; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Flexible time off

VIP shop discount

Mobile allowance

Learning & development

Job summary

L’Oréal Research & Innovation in Clark, New Jersey, is seeking a Manager of Environmental Health & Safety to lead and optimize EHS programs for US locations. You will help shape safety culture, manage incidents, and drive compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s in safety or environmental science (master’s preferred) and strong communication, leadership, and analytics skills. Domestic/international travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional EHS certifications preferred (CIH, CSP, CHMM, CPEA, or QEP).
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards.
• Cosmetics/pharma lab EHS experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate EHS programs for US R&I locations.
• Manage EHS KPIs and analyze trends.
• Provide EHS training to R&I employees.
• Develop policies and procedures for EHS compliance.
• Lead or participate in EHS compliance assessments.
• Manage EHS Committees and Emergency Response Teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Matrix organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Science

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications: CIH, CSP, CHMM, CPEA or QEP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), L'Oréal Research & Innovation – Clark, New Jersey

Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries.

Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I), we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. Our 3,500 R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, and sustainable beauty experiences. We are seeking to add an EHS professional who, under minimal supervision, is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all EHS programs within Research and Innovation as well as compliance with L’Oréal standards/policies, local, federal and state regulations.

A Day in the Life:

As the Manager of EHS, you are the guardian of our people and our planet. Your responsibilities include:

• Accountable and responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for US R&I locations.
• Manage EHS KPI’s and analyze trends
• Provides supplemental EHS training to R&I employees.
• Develops trainings, policies and procedures governing EHS compliance.
• Leads and / or participates in EHS compliance assessments.
• Manage EHS Committees and Emergency Response Teams.
• Investigates and manage workplace incidents, near misses and helps ensure that corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Evaluates potential employee exposure to hazardous conditions.
• Monitor compliance with current policies and update when necessary
• Work with departments to implement their EHS programs
• Manage L’Oréal internal behavior-based safety programs: SIO/MESUR program
• Manage Contractor management program
• Teams with HR to manage Workmen’s Compensation cases.
• Manage OSHA logs
• Manage Validation and Inspection programs
• Manage 5S program
• Maintain Global EHS partnership within other divisions of L’Oréal
• Interface with local, state and federal agencies
• Some travel required (<10%).

We Are Looking For:

You are a visionary SEHS leader and a diplomatic influencer who thrives on resolving complex objectives through collaborative partnership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field is required (Master’s preferred). A professional certification in one or more of the following: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (preferred), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (preferred), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) or Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) is preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional EHS experience within a manufacturing or R&D setting.
• Proven expertise in OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards.
• Prior hands‑on work experience supporting EHS compliance.
• Prior experience supporting EHS in cosmetics or pharmaceutical research laboratories (preferred but not required).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written/oral), and organizational skills required.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.
• Must be able to work effectively in a matrix organization that provides services to multiple business partners.

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to be onsite daily as an essential function of the position.
• Availability for domestic and international travel (up to 15%).
• Authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent, ongoing basis. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Base Salary Range: $90,200 - $128,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.