EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Advisor

Job title: EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) Advisor

Company: Estée Lauder


Job description: Job Description:DescriptionWith 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.
We are now hiring an experienced and motivated EHS Advisor to join our or EHS Team based in Lachen, Switzerland.
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing Environmental, Health, and safety (EHS) performance at our manufacturing site in Lachen, while also providing occasional support to our distribution centers in Galgenen (SZ) and Wohlen (AG). You will play a key role in implementing our global EHS value chain strategy to drive best-in-class performance in Environmental Health at the local level. You will closely be working with the site leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure legal and corporate compliance. You’ll be expected to provide expert guidance to site operations to ensure business continuity while maintaining EHS excellence. As the EHS advisor, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating effectively with the broader campus EHS team. You will monitor, analyze, and report on EHS performance using both leading and lagging KPIs—ensuring results that support long-term business and sustainability goals.Main responsibilities:

• Develops and implements EHS programs as necessary to ensure compliance, with applicable laws, the company’s Environmental Safety Management System (ESMS), and ISO 14001 standards.
• Assists in the deployment of the Global Value Chain EHS strategy across the Swiss campus including support for transformational activities.
• Develops and delivers EHS related training; collaborates with local and global stakeholders to update content in response to regulatory changes or site-specific needs .
• Establishes and provides coaching to employee-led teams such as Behavior-Based Safety Team, Green Team and Water Stewards.
• Plans and conducts risk assessments, supporting operational teams in identifying hazards and defining effective mitigation strategies.
• Provides oversight and technical support for the campus’s incident response processes.
• Gathers, analyzes and evaluates EHS data for both local and global reporting, and uses insights to drive improvement initiatives.
• Monitors regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities and to foster innovation.
• Influences and coach site management teams in developing robust action plans to enhance EHS performance and execute strategic goals
• Supports communication of EHS strategy to the campus tailoring messaging to ensure alignment and engagement across functions.
• Monitors regulatory and industry trends for our operations to identify risks and opportunities and develop strategies to ready the sites and embrace innovation
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate data for local and global reporting and as input for improvement processes.
• Drives a continuous improvement mindset through the on-going identification and implementation of best practices (inside ELC and externally)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Safety Science, Engineering, or other scientific/ technical discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in EHS, with a focus on safety, occupational health, hazardous materials, machinery safety, or environmental affairs, preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Preferred certifications: Specialist for Occupational Safety and Health (ASGS), NEBOSH International Diploma, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credentials. Candidates working toward such certifications are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), methodologies, and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of Swiss Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and the ability to understand and communicate technical, environmental, and safety requirements effectively.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences and contexts.
• Strong analytical and data handling skills; proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment.
• Full professional proficiency in German and English

Expected salary:

Location: Schweiz

Job date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:02:14 GMT

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