Senior Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Philip Morris International U.S.; Wilson (NC); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Generous PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Philip Morris International is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Senior Manager for our Wilson, NC factory. You will lead EHS strategy, compliance programs, and sustainability initiatives while building capability across the organization.

The role requires 7+ years in EHS leadership within manufacturing, with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. A hybrid work model is available, and the position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Certifications: NEBOSH or CSP desirable.
• 7+ years in EHS leadership within manufacturing; multi-technology sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EHS&S strategies aligned with global and local objectives.
• Advise management on EHS&S compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead EHS&S implementation and capability-building across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and risk assessments; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain reporting for regulatory agencies and corporate sustainability programs.
• Drive proactive safety programs, including incident prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Manage safety training requirements, scheduling and completion.
• Lead plant safety committee and engage employees in EHS initiatives.
• Implement ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Monitor sustainability KPIs and report to senior management.
• Benchmark best practices and promote continuous improvement in EHS&S systems.
• Lead investigations of safety-related incidents and root-cause analyses.
• Support business continuity planning and emergency response activities.
• Direct and develop EHS&S team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS&S into daily processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

ISO standards

Occupational health & safety

Sustainability frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Senior Manager – Wilson, NC

Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke‑free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. If you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

We are hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Senior Manager for our Wilson, NC Factory!

Day to Day

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Develop and execute EHS&S strategies aligned with global and local objectives.
  • Serve as the primary advisor to management on EHS&S compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Lead the EHS&S implementation and capability‑building across the organization.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee audits, inspections, and risk assessments; implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate reporting for regulatory agencies and corporate sustainability programs.
• Safety Culture & Training:
  • Drive proactive safety programs, including incident prevention and emergency preparedness.
  • Manage safety training requirements, ensuring proper assignment, scheduling, and completion.
  • Lead plant safety committee and foster employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
• Sustainability & Continuous Improvement:
  • Implement ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards.
  • Monitor sustainability performance indicators and report to senior management.
  • Benchmark best practices and promote continuous improvement in EHS&S systems.
• Incident Management:
  • Lead investigations of safety‑related incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Support business continuity planning and emergency response activities.
• Team Management:
  • Direct and develop EHS&S team members, including Training Coordinator and other support roles.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Operations, People & Culture, Engineering) to integrate EHS&S into daily processes.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or other related engineering field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications: NEBOSH, CSP, or equivalent certifications highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years in EHS leadership roles within manufacturing; experience managing complex, preferred multi‑technology sites.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards (29 CFR), ISO systems, and sustainability frameworks. Ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.

Annual Base Salary Range: $136,000 - $170,000

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke‑free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke‑free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal‑age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke‑free champion led by IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com

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