About Abbott

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.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

• Manage, develop, administer and implement programs designed to reduce risks and minimize losses associated with employee safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection, environmental issues, and occupational health.

• Ensure compliance with all Corporate, Divisional, local, state and country regulations pertaining to Environmental, Health and Safety. Local responsibility for site security. Serve as a member of the site senior staff leadership team.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for environmental management, monitoring and reporting for the plant.

• Develop and conduct safety and environmental training; provide resources to ensure completion of training. Interface with Corporate, Division, intra-plant and with community organizations/agencies regarding safety, environmental and health issues.

• Initiate and submit the appropriate reports as needed/requested.

• Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective actions.

• Serve as the expert on all safety, environmental and health issues on plant/departmental projects, new equipment installations, product/supply changes, etc.; complete RCE reviews.

• Identifies and quantifies EHS risks and their consequences relative to overall business goals and recommends appropriate actions. Recognizes and responds to changing trends, market conditions, regulatory legislation, etc., evaluates and integrates the information to define potential effect on the plant

• Lead, develop and manage an effective, engaged and motivated team.

• Maintain a supportive, collaborative working environment in line with Abbott core values.

• Address any conflict or potential issues sensitively and as they arise and in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and oversee employee training and development and equipping with the resources available at Abbott to support their career.

• Review, assess and action requests such as leave approvals and expense management, ensuring company policy is adhered to.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Safety, Health, Environmental Science, Technical or a related discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in EHS, Occupational Health within a manufacturing environment with minimum 5 years in leadership roles, preferably experienced in dairy/food/pharma/chemical manufacturing industries or any other high risk industries in New Zealand

• Desirable to have NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

• Strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation and compliance frameworks

• Demonstrates strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with strong interpersonal and consulting ability

• Strong business acumen and ability to build trusted relationships

• Well-organized and tech-savvy

• Proactive, organized and solutions focused

Location

This position is based in Waikato District > Pokeno.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.