Manager, EHS Safety Validation, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Manager – US R & I Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Clark, NJ

The US Research and Innovation (R&I) Environment, Health & Safety department provides direct support to and collaborates with all US based Research and Innovation departments so they can achieve their business objectives in a safe and environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. The group is 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.

Ii. Principal Accountabilities

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 (

Iii. Job Requirements/Desirable Training And Experience

• Strong knowledge EHS laws, regulations and compliance systems.
• A bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering or a closely related area. Advanced degree is a plus
• A minimum of ten years of experience working in the EHS field.
• 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).
• 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.
  
  

Ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company; have strong organizational skills to manage programs effectively; demonstrated professional judgment and sound decision-making skills; ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and influence across all levels of the organization; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; self-motivated with a proactive approach to safety management and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safety procedures.

This role requires daily on-site presence with occasional work-from-home flexibility and potential travel to other L’Oréal facilities as needed (up to 15%). This summary describes the general nature of work to be performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an incumbent in this position.