EHS Safety Manager R&D Agricultural Sciences

PepsiCo's business culture, aiming to promote this EHS culture model throughout the R&D agricultural community.

• Setting the Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and plan for PepsiCo R&D Agro, aligned with global R&D EHS strategies and standards. This involves maintaining current EH&S standards and implementing PepsiCo Global EHS Management System and Standards across Agro sites while meeting regional targets for risk management and accident reduction

• Serving as the subject matter expert (SME) on safety and environmental related matters, coaching on relevant legislation, and internal EHS systems. This role also involves leading risk assessments and the execution of risk management process

• Leading the EHS team, with a focus on staff and site EHS competence development

• Fostering an EHS culture in alignment with PepsiCo's business culture and promoting this culture across the R&D Agro community

• Leading the development and implementation of EHS annual operating plans and budgets

• Ensuring EHS compliance with regulatory agency needs and serving as the key contact person for audits, both internal and external. This role also involves conducting safety and environmental audits and inspections

• Representing Global R&D Agro in all EHS matters, both internally and externally

• Developing effective communication channels and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) and EHS incidents to site and sector leadership and stakeholders

• Providing daily support and coaching to managers and standard owners in the resolution of EHS issues

• Owning the process of auditing, accident investigations and risk assessments, providing feedback to drive continuous improvement

• Developing and delivering EHS training to associates on safety systems and requirements, including safe working practices

• Establishing and maintaining networks with contacts within the R&D EHS organization and PepsiCo Global EHS teams, supporting global programs and facilitating best practices sharing across the PepsiCo R&D Global community

• EHS responsibility for all R&D Global Agro EHS including Rhinelander, St Paul, Thailand, Brazil, UK

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $102,800 - $172,100

• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement

• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety or other relevant discipline; Master's degree preferred

• Safety Management Qualification, Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Safety Engineer preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety, including strong experience with environmental compliance within farm, industrial and/or manufacturing environments

• At least 3 years of management-level experience

Key Job Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of legal requirements and best practices regarding EHS subject

• Functional EHS Knowledge in regulatory requirements, EHS technical aspects (safety, industrial hygiene, environmental), risk management, behavior-based safety, training, auditing / program review, regulatory agency enforcement, EHS vendor / consultant management, business knowledge required

• Experience performing environmental inspections, ensuring environmental compliance, and leading environmental compliance training along with knowledge of audit and due diligence techniques

• Ability to work with different people and exert good organization impact confidence

• Strong influencing, negotiating and communication skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent PepsiCo internally and externally

• Excellent Leadership Skills and good PC Operation

• Proven track record in driving cultural change in EHS

• Possess high personal integrity

• Be able to work under high pressure

• Be able to travel 30%

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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