Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

At Lonza AG, our ambitious growth in Greenwood, SC, has led to the creation of an outstanding opportunity for a Senior EHS Specialist. This role is integral to our mission, helping us maintain our world-class standards in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices within our manufacturing operations. If you are determined to make a significant impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you!

Key responsibilities:

• Work alongside site employees and contractors to understand and achieve the objectives of the site EHS program.
• Develop projects and lead teams to achieve improvements in site EHS performance.
• Participate in and lead EHS risk assessments for new operations, equipment, and process changes. Efficiently implement solutions to resolve all EHS concerns.
• Collaborate with team members to develop a fully compliant PSM program.
• Develop comprehensive site EHS programs to meet regulatory compliance, prevent injuries, and protect the environment.
• Collect and maintain data and records for EHS compliance and reporting.
• Conduct and coordinate EHS inspections and audits, including internal inspections, corporate, regulatory, and customer audits.
• Prepare and deliver EHS training and education to employees and contractors working at the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel < 10% to attend regional safety meetings.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience preferred.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional Certifications in a related field are preferred.
• Proven track record of leading strong safety and risk reduction programs as measured by industry reporting standards and Safety/Environmental compliance responsibilities.
• Prior development and implementation of process risk assessment programs is required.
• Experience within a cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment is desired.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.