Ehs Lead (Environment, Health & Safety)

EHS Lead
With a diverse portfolio of more than 20 brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories, Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty, recognized for its skincare, make-up, fragrances, and hair care products.
In Switzerland, Estée Lauder has the main Supply Chain Hub for Travel Retail and EMEA, offering many opportunities across multiple functions to grow your career and become part of our amazing Supply Chain teams.
Due to our continued growth, we are now hiring an EHS Specialist for our EHS Team based in Lachen, Switzerland.
This position is part of a team responsible for Environment, Health, Safety (EHS) and Transportation of Hazardous Material activities at a major complex of facilities. The role provides Health, Safety and Environmental training and instruction, assists with the promotion of environmental Health & Safety policies, procedures & operational practices, provides advice and assists in environmental Health & Safety projects within their area of competency.
Main responsibilities:
• Localize and implement EHS programs to ensure compliance, meet the company ESMS (Environmental and Social Management System) standards, and promote positive movement against EHS KPIs.
• Work with EHS colleagues and business partners to implement programs at multiple sites or target needs at their assigned sites.
• Participate in internal audits or as a member of a site being audited. Assist with follow-up and closure of action items from audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training and partner with colleagues and site personnel to update training in response to new legal requirements or changes at the site.
• Review information sources for new and/or changes to relevant laws, rules, and regulations and notify senior EAS staff.
• Carry out inspections of site operations and investigate incidents to develop recommendations for hazard elimination or control.
• Support employee-led teams such as Safety Committees, Green Teams, and Behavior-Based Safety Teams.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate data for local and global reporting and as input for improvement processes.
• Maintain competency and stay current in the profession of EHS and the Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
• May participate as a Global Process Owner (GPO) group member focused on a particular program area to drive enhancements and consistency across ELC.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or similar in Environmental Science, Safety Science, Engineering, or other Science/Technology.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Safety, health, hazardous Materials, machinery Safety, or Environmental Affairs, preferably in manufacturing operations.
• Preferred certifications: Specialist for Occupational Safety and Health (ASGS), NEBOSH International Diploma, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar designations or working towards such certification.
• Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team in diverse work environments from manufacturing, distribution, labs, and offices.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to adjust communication style based on the situation and the audience.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in a particular field of specialization. Ability to understand and communicate technical, environmental, and safety requirements to EHS staff and our business partners.
• Ability to work independently with periodic supervision.
• Good PC skills to manipulate and present data.
• Sound knowledge and experience with Swiss Environmental, Health & Safety regulations.
• Fluent in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint applications.
• Full professional proficiency in German and English.
We offer you:
• a fantastic opportunity to work in an international, fast-paced and high-touch environment
• a nurturing and challenging culture which is respectful of our roots and promotes intensive career development across multiple functions
• to be part of a company which creates prestige beauty products that also advance sustainability and help contribute to a stable climate and a healthy, beautiful planet
• inclusion, diversity and equity, which are natural extensions of The Estée Lauder Companies’ values
• amazing support for your work-life balance (gym allowance, only a 40-hour workweek)
• personal development opportunities via our internal training hub, LinkedIn Learning and external educational training
• access to our employee staff shop, the possibility to buy Reka checks with a discount and free parking spaces for all our employees
Is this position relevant and exciting for you? We will be happy to receive your online application now!

Job: Environmental Health & Safety - Supply Chain
Primary Location: CH-Lachen