Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Primary Function:

• Manages the Environmental, Health and Safety team for single or multiple facilities.
• Oversees the development , planning and implementation of environmental ,occupational health and safety policies and procedures within the company.
• Ensures compliance with local regulations pertaining to environmental ,occupational health and safety, including OSHA, and handles all contact with appropriate agencies.
• Develops, implements and monitors company environmental, occupational health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with local environmental, health, and safety regulations (including OSHA).
• Conducts training in emergency response, hazardous material handling, industrial hygiene, life safety and ergonomic compliance regulated activities.
• Recommends corrective action / preventive action where environmental, health and safety hazards exist.
• Coordinates and provides team member-related environmental and safety programs.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide co-ordination to the organization, maintaining EHS & Security focus, ensuring best practices are in place.
• Maintain the highest standards of environment health and safety control ensuring compliance with all Abbott policies and procedures and meeting all local statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement programs to meet current plant objectives and to meet future requirements ensuring achievement of the plant operations.
• Interface with Site Management, particularly in the areas of EHS Excellence and participate as a supportive member to the organization.
• Maintain a positive working environment through effective communication and respect for all employees.
• Embrace Abbott's Core Values, Abbott Nutrition and ANSC behaviors.
• Any other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety/ Environmental Science/ Engineering or related discipline or Diploma with minimum 3 to 5 years of experience
• Min 3 years of relevant experience in an EHS role in a large-scale manufacturing plant
• Workplace Safety & Health Officer registration preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly with employees at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with plant-wide teams to drive strong safety culture and environmental awareness in all employees.

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas

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