EHS Manager - Abbott Healthcare Vietnam

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

Direct Reports: Site Director

Indirect Reports: APAC EHS

Yêu cầu công việc

- 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.

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: 13-month salary & performance bonus
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Premium Healthcare
• Đào tạo: Training & Development