EMEA Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Manufacturing and R&D Site Support Director

What we do

Kenvue realizes the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we are the house of iconic brands – including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who we are

Our global team is ~22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future and yours.

Role reports to

EHS EMEA Head

Location

Europe/Middle East/Africa – France, Normandy, Val-de-Reuil

Work Location

Hybrid

Travel

30-50%

What you will do

She/He is accountable for the deployment and execution of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) strategies, policies, standards, compliance, risk reduction and management initiatives across nine manufacturing and R&D sites in the EMEA region. This role provides tactical EHS leadership across manufacturing and R&D sites in France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany, Sweden and South Africa. The Director partners closely with manufacturing operational and functional leaders to strengthen EHS culture, drive operational excellence, support risk reduction initiatives and ensure compliance across a complex, multi‑site matrix organization. It is a highly visible leadership role with an opportunity to influence EHS strategy and culture across a diverse manufacturing network within a global consumer health organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to deploy a culture of EHS, including Occupational Health (OH), excellence and learning in Kenvue to achieve best‑in‑class results by collaborating with regional business partners to integrate EHS into the business in a way that drives compliance and risk reduction.
• Collaborates with the Workplace EHS Excellence team to identify regional support needs, priorities and development of standards that are fit for purpose for the Consumer business.
• Cultivates deep expertise and fosters continuous improvement in the regional manufacturing and R&D EHS organization, processes and the digital ecosystem in execution of the EHS/OH vision, management system and assurance processes.
• Supports risk reduction and enhances operational efficiency through cultivating reporting of Good Saves and SIF‑p (Serious Injury & Fatality precursor) events.
• Supports removal of barriers in understanding EHS issues and coordinates mitigation strategies as needed.
• Supports continuous improvement in environmental stewardship via ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other applicable standards and achieving regional and site environmental sustainability goals.
• Manages a regional team of nine EHS talents on sites, budgetary resources, serves as a contact to relevant governmental agencies and industry associations.
• Responsible for building a culture that hires, grows & develops talent, inspires diversity & inclusive behaviors and enables high‑performing teams.
• In conjunction with business leaders, deploys the site implementation plan and tactics to achieve the global business and EHS vision.
• Accountable for successful implementation of EHS service delivery.
• Routinely engages business leaders to review EHS/OH performance, compliance and issues.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety management roles, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying complex regulatory requirements to develop effective compliance strategies.
• Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing global or multi‑site EHS initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and technical solutions related to air quality, waste management, water treatment, and hazardous materials.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Fluent English required.

Desired Qualifications

• Proven expertise in leveraging emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, or data analytics to enhance EHS program effectiveness and predictive risk management.
• Proficiency in standard office software including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a focus on data analysis and reporting.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long‑term objectives with immediate operational needs and results.
• Experience in building and sustaining global communities of practice to enhance organizational EHS competency and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a proactive safety culture through creative engagement strategies and continuous learning initiatives.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive total rewards package
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region

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