Perrigo Company plc

EHS Manager

Perrigo Company plc
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCovington • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture within manufacturing environments. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and implement effective EHS management systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
EHS Management SystemsOSHA ComplianceEnvironmental ReportingCross-Functional LeadershipSafety Culture Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and continuously elevate the safety culture and EHS performance at the Covington manufacturing facility
  • Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team and report directly to the Plant Manager
  • Champion safety integration across decisions and activities
  • Maintain a visible presence throughout the facility and engage employees at all levels
  • Promote proactive safety behaviors and open hazard reporting through the Good Catch program
  • Lead safety committees, employee engagement activities, and safety communication programs
  • Assess and improve site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards
  • Advise the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Human Resources
  • Support capital projects, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives with EHS planning
  • Lead injury and illness cases through reporting, investigation, corrective action, and closure
  • Conduct root cause investigations and communicate lessons learned
  • Facilitate area risk assessments and GEMBA walks
  • Evaluate workplace hazards and implement effective controls with operations teams
  • Lead internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
  • Maintain compliance programs for OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
  • Maintain EHS records, reporting, permits, and documentation
  • Develop and deliver EHS training and support onboarding and compliance training
  • Provide leadership and oversight for third-party security services
  • Manage the on-site Security Supervisor and contracted security team providing 24/7/365 site coverage
  • Partner on security incident and case management, investigations, documentation, trend analysis, and resolution
  • Review security performance, staffing effectiveness, and service delivery expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • 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
  • All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Benefits tailored to supporting employees and their families
  • Career development opportunities
  • Inclusive, collaborative culture
  • Equal opportunity employment

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Hard Skills
EHS Program DevelopmentRoot Cause InvestigationHazard AssessmentInjury and Illness ReportingSafety Training DeliveryRegulatory ComplianceContinuous Improvement InitiativesSafety AuditsDocumentation ManagementProcess Change Support
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationEmployee Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Applications
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentFood IndustryConsumer ProductsPharmaceutical IndustryIndustrial Hygiene