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Team leader - environmental health & safety

Abbott Laboratories
Environmental
Posted: 11h ago
Offer description

We currently have a position for an experienced and people‑focused EHS Team Leader to drive a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement across our site.
This is a high‑impact leadership role where you will shape safety standards, develop an engaged EHS team, and partner cross‑functionally to ensure our people, processes, and environment are protected.
If you’re motivated by coaching others, improving systems, and leading meaningful change, this is an opportunity to make a tangible difference every day.
As EHS Team Leader, you will:

Lead, support, and develop our site’s EHS team to ensure consistent and high‑quality delivery of all safety, environmental, and occupational health programmes.
Champion a proactive, positive, and accountable EHS culture across the site.
Ensure EHS processes operate effectively, standard work is completed on time, and risk‑reduction measures are embedded in day‑to‑day operations.
Drive regulatory compliance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop the EHS team to deliver high‑quality support across the site.
Allocate and oversee daily/weekly priorities.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to build capability.
Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and open communication.

EHS Programme Execution

Ensure full compliance with all legal, corporate, and industry EHS standards.
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve site EHS policies and programmes.
Review and support risk assessments, SOPs, and environmental assessments, ensuring timely action completion.
Lead site inspections, audits, and corrective action follow‑up.

Continuous Improvement & Data

Identify and deliver improvements across EHS processes, tools, and systems.
Support CI activities including Kaizen, Gemba, and root cause analysis.
Monitor EHS KPIs, analyse trends, and recommend data‑driven improvements.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

Act as a key contact for safety and environmental queries.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, HR, Quality and others to integrate EHS into daily operations.
Provide EHS input to Engineering, Validation, and Operations projects from design through implementation.

Incident & Emergency Management

Lead incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective CAPA closure.
Manage the site Emergency Response Programme, including drills, equipment readiness, and team capability.

Environmental Compliance

Oversee environmental compliance programmes, waste contractor management, facilities oversight, and regulatory reporting.
Maintain and manage the ETMS To‑Do List.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education

Degree (or equivalent) in Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health & Safety, Industrial Management, or a related field (preferred).

Experience & Skills

3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, industrial, or similar operational environments.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (preferred).
Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make evidence‑based recommendations.
Comfortable influencing and partnering cross‑functionally at all levels.

What you can expect from this role:

Opportunity to lead and grow a high‑performing EHS team.
A role with visible impact across the entire site.
A supportive culture that values safety, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
Career development and progression opportunities in EHS and wider operations.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.
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