Senior EHS Manager, Abbott Healthcare Viet Nam

JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Job Summary:
Report to: Site Director
Working Location: VSIP 1, 35 Tu Do Boulevard, Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park
Core Job Responsibilities
1. EHS Strategy, Leadership & Governance
Develop and execute the site EHS strategy, roadmap, KPIs, and budget in alignment with Global EHS strategy, sustainability goals, and Together Towards Zero initiatives.
Lead and manage the EHS team to ensure legal compliance, achievement of EHS objectives, and smooth plant operations.
Establish and implement EHS policies, standards, procedures, SOPs, and guidelines in accordance with local regulations and corporate requirements.
Coordinate with Global/APAC EHS teams to deploy corporate EHS initiatives, programs, and best practices across the site.
Build strong EHS leadership accountability and continuously improve EHS culture through campaigns, workshops, forums, and employee engagement programs.
2. Compliance, Audits & Regulatory Affairs
Ensure compliance with all applicable Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, and Chemical Management regulations.
Manage all EHS permits, licenses, certifications, and statutory requirements.
Serve as the primary representative for announced and unannounced inspections, audits, and assessments conducted by government authorities and external agencies.
Coordinate legal reporting requirements and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities.
Ensure timely submission of all internal and external EHS reports and compliance documentation.
Prepare and lead site participation in Global, Division, and Corporate EHS audits and compliance programs.
3. Risk Management & EHS Systems
Lead risk assessments and mitigation programs for processes, equipment, chemical usage, facilities, and operational changes.
Oversee Management of Change (MOC), Chemical Management System (CMS), corrective action management (CAR), machine safety, and incident management systems.
Monitor and continuously improve EHS performance through inspections, audits, observations, and data analysis.
Ensure lessons learned and best practices are effectively shared and implemented across functions and sites.
Drive preventive and corrective actions to eliminate hazards and reduce operational risks.
4. Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement
Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and hazardous situations.
Identify root causes and develop effective corrective and preventive action plans.
Track closure and effectiveness of corrective action requests (CARs).
Promote continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents, environmental impacts, and operational risks.
5. Safety Culture & Employee Engagement
Drive BBS, SWA, Zero Accident Campaigns, Safety Suggestions, Safety Inspections, and other EHS engagement initiatives.
Enhance employee awareness and ownership of EHS responsibilities across all departments.
Develop and implement effective EHS communication strategies through online platforms, intranet, videos, posters, radio announcements, workshops, and other communication channels.
Foster a proactive safety culture among employees, contractors, suppliers, and visitors.
Enhance process safety & loss prevention program well implemented & compliance
6. Training & Capability Development
Develop and maintain the EHS training strategy, competency matrix, and annual training plan.
Conduct and facilitate EHS training programs in accordance with legal and corporate requirements.
Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors receive appropriate EHS orientation and training.
Continuously enhance EHS competency through online learning, workshops, simulations, and refresher programs.
7. Environmental & Sustainability Management
Lead environmental management programs, including waste, emissions, chemical handling, resource efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
Oversee wastewater treatment operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and business requirements.
Develop and execute environmental improvement projects supporting sustainability goals and site growth plans.
Monitor environmental performance and implement initiatives to improve resource conservation and environmental protection.
Support implementation of sustainability programs related to People, Material, and Planet objectives.
8. Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene
Lead Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, and employee wellness programs.
Ensure effective monitoring and control of workplace health hazards and exposure risks.
Develop action plans to sustain occupational health and safety for employees, contractors, suppliers, and visitors.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
About 01-03 employees are directly managed
Job requirements
- Vietnamese only
At least 10 year in EHS management experience with proven experience in managing manufacturing environment with +50 employees (safety in production environments with engineering exposure)
Environmental (water, emissions...) and fire fighting experience with local government and departments.
Positive attitude to work and challenges. Important to fit a Global company, with multiple layers of requirements and regular audits to secure adherence
Communication skills
Teamwork
Computer skills (basic): WinWord, Excel, PowerPoint
GMP, EHS, medical knowledge
Negotiation skills
Supervisory skills
Having working skills such as: audacity, respect, creativity, courage, solidarity, performance
Good knowledge of local law on Medical and Safety Management.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
EPD Established Pharma
LOCATION:
Vietnam > Thuan An : Binh Duong Plant 1
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)