Environment, Health & Safety Manager (EHS Manager)

Location: Turin area, Italy

About the Opportunity

On behalf of an established international manufacturing company, we are supporting the search for an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all EHS activities at a production site in Italy.
This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for environmental, health and safety compliance, including acting as RSPP (Responsabile del Servizio di Prevenzione e Protezione) in line with Italian legislation. The position plays a critical role in fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering closely with site leadership and external authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment Leadership
Ensure safe, healthy, and compliant working conditions for all employees across the site.

Act as RSPP, fulfilling all legal duties in accordance with Italian regulations.
Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure full compliance with Italian EHS legislation, including D.Lgs. 81/08 and D.Lgs. 152/06.
Prepare, maintain, and regularly update the Risk Assessment Document (DVR).

Manage and maintain relevant certifications and standards (e.g. ISO 14001).

Training & Awareness

Identify EHS training needs across the organisation.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs for employees and management.

Operational Safety & Environmental Management
Oversee hazardous materials management, PPE programs, and waste handling processes.
Conduct regular inspections, internal audits, and preventive testing of equipment and workplaces.

Exercise authority to stop production activities in case of serious or imminent safety risks.

Monitoring, Reporting & Emergency Preparedness

Define, monitor, and report key EHS performance indicators to site leadership.
Ensure emergency preparedness, including fire safety, evacuation procedures, and drills.
Coordinate with occupational health services and the occupational physician.

Stakeholder & Authority Interface

Act as the primary EHS contact for local authorities and regulatory bodies.
Manage operational permits and official EHS documentation.
Contribute to the development of the site’s EHS strategy and manage the related budget.

Candidate Profile

Education

Master’s degree in Environment, Health & Safety, or Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial), or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in EHS roles within a manufacturing and/or multinational environment.
Proven experience working with production processes and industrial safety requirements.
Demonstrated responsibility for EHS compliance at site level.

Certifications & Knowledge
RSPP certification (mandatory).

Strong knowledge of Italian EHS legislation (D.Lgs. 81/08, D.Lgs. 152/06).
Familiarity with environmental and safety management systems.

Languages

Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken).

Sounds interesting?
As a specialized recruitment consultancy in the technical and industrial sectors, we discreetly guide you through the entire application process. If you are interested or have any questions, we look forward to hearing from you.

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