EHS Director

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At Veranova we believe people are our most important asset and we are dedicated to building the most talented and diverse workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality compliance safety and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

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At Veranova we are committed to EHS excellence and ensuring a safe healthy and regulatory-compliant work environment. The EHS Director is responsible for overseeing and leading the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs and activities at the site. This role requires a proactive hands‑on leader who will manage day‑to‑day EHS operations, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and promote a culture of safety across all site activities.

The EHS Director will work closely with other members of site leadership and cross‑functional teams to implement best practices and ensure the well‑being of all employees, contractors, and visitors.

• EHS Program Management :
  Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site‑specific EHS programs including environmental compliance, process safety management, personnel safety, occupational hygiene, and emergency response ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• EHS Department Management :
  Manage members of the site EHS team and other direct reports as assigned. Develop and manage the site EHS budget ensuring that sufficient resources are allocated to support EHS initiatives, training, compliance and audits.
• Regulatory Compliance :
  Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and industry best practices. Prepare for and support regulatory inspections, audits and permit reviews. Maintain necessary documentation and records to demonstrate compliance.
• Safety Leadership and Culture :
  Promote and drive a culture of safety throughout the site. Lead by example and foster employee engagement in safety programs. Provide guidance, support and training to staff at all levels to ensure safety best practices are understood and followed.
• Regulatory and Customer Interactions :
  Lead any regulatory or customer audits / inspections and ensure responses are prepared in a timely manner and outstanding issues are resolved.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting :
  Oversee the investigation of workplace incidents including accidents, injuries, near‑misses and environmental releases. Ensure thorough root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Track and report incident trends and share lessons learned with management and employees.
• Training and Development :
  Ensure a program is in place for the development and delivery of site‑specific EHS training programs to ensure all employees are knowledgeable about safety procedures, emergency response plans and hazard awareness. Ensure training records are maintained and training needs are assessed regularly.
• Emergency Response and Preparedness :
  Ensure there are robust emergency preparedness efforts including the development, implementation and testing of emergency response plans. Ensure employees are trained on emergency procedures and conduct regular drills and exercises to maintain readiness at the site.
• Site EHS Reporting and Metrics :
  Monitor report and present EHS performance metrics for the site and Veranova management. Provide regular updates to site leadership on EHS performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement :
  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in EHS programs, systems and…