EHS Manager

Overview

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high-quality, affordable self-care products to consumers everywhere they are sold. We are seeking an engaged, visible and proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and continuously elevate our safety culture and EHS performance at our manufacturing facility in Covington, Ohio. This position serves as a key member of the Site Leadership Team and reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Scope of the Role

Lead Safety Culture & Employee Engagement

• Champion a culture where safety is integrated into every decision and every activity.
• Maintain a highly visible presence throughout the facility, actively engaging employees at all levels.
• Promote proactive safety behaviors and encourage open reporting of hazards and opportunities through the "Good Catch" program.
• Lead and facilitate safety committees, employee engagement activities, and safety communication programs.
• Continuously assess and improve site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Human Resources to drive sustainable solutions.
• Support capital projects, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives by ensuring appropriate EHS considerations are incorporated into planning and execution.

Drive Investigation Excellence & Risk Reduction

• Lead injury and illness cases from initial reporting through case closure.
• Conduct and facilitate thorough root cause investigations utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ensure timely implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate any lessons learned across the organization to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with site leaders to identify systemic causes and implement sustainable solutions.

Lead Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification Activities

• Facilitate and improve proactive area risk assessments across all operational areas.
• Lead routine GEMBA walks with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate workplace hazards and partner with operations teams to implement practical and effective controls.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Lead all internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Develop and maintain programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain required EHS records, reporting, permits, and documentation.
• Facilitate regulatory inspections and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are completed.

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Support new employee onboarding and ongoing compliance training.
• Build organizational capability through mentoring, education, and continuous development.

Security Program Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight for the site's third-party security services operation, ensuring effective protection of employees, visitors, assets, and facilities.
• Manage the on-site Security Supervisor and contracted security team providing 24/7/365 site coverage.
• Partner with the security team on incident and case management activities, including investigations, documentation, trend analysis, and resolution of site security concerns.
• Conduct routine reviews of security performance, staffing effectiveness, and service delivery expectations.

Experience Required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred but not required.
• Experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.
• Experience with environmental reporting requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing operational teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.