Lead Safety. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the site's EHS strategy, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and enabling safe, sustainable business growth. They will be a trusted business partner, a visible leadership presence across the site, and a catalyst for building a proactive safety culture that supports operational excellence, innovation, and employee wellbeing. You will work closely with leaders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, R&D and Support Functions to ensure EHS principles are fully embedded into every aspect of the business.The OpportunityReporting directly into our Site Operations Manager, you will lead the EHS function for a complex manufacturing and research environment, translating divisional and site priorities into practical programmes that protect people, strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and support business objectives.This position offers an exceptional opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, support significant operational and capital investment projects, and leave a lasting impact on both business performance and workplace culture.Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing expert guidance on EHS risks, opportunities and requirements.Lead, coach and develop the site EHS organisation, building capability and succession strength across the team.Provide leadership and oversight for major capital projects, facility modifications and expansion activities.Enable safe and sustainable growth by integrating EHS requirements into operations, R&D initiatives and investment projects.Compliance, Governance & AssuranceEnsure compliance with all applicable UK legislation, environmental permits, corporate standards and regulatory requirements.Maintain robust EHS management systems, governance processes and assurance programmes.Lead regulatory inspections, internal audits and external assessments.Drive sustainable corrective actions and continuous improvement following audits, inspections and compliance reviews.Monitor and report EHS performance metrics to site and divisional leadership teams.Risk Management & Technical LeadershipProvide expert EHS leadership across manufacturing, engineering, laboratories, facilities and business support functions.Lead risk assessment programmes, hazard identification initiatives and risk reduction strategies.Direct incident investigations and root cause analysis activities, ensuring learning is translated into meaningful improvement.Utilise data, operational insight and performance trends to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks.Ensure effective emergency preparedness, crisis management and business continuity arrangements are maintained.Establish clear performance objectives, development plans and succession strategies.You combine strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management skills and are equally comfortable discussing regulatory compliance, strategic business priorities and organisational culture.Significant EHS leadership experience in manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, engineering or similarly regulated industries.Proven experience managing compliance programmes, regulatory inspections and audits.Strong risk management, incident investigation and governance experience.Experience supporting operational excellence, capital projects and business transformation initiatives.DesirableDegree qualified in Science, Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline.A champion of proactive risk management and continuous improvement.A trusted business partner who enables safe, sustainable growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.You will have genuine influence over business direction, culture, operational performance and employee wellbeing while leading a highly visible function critical to the site's long-term success.JOB FAMILY:EngineeringDIVISION:ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Night Site Supervisor in Oxford employer: Abbott
Abbott Dundee is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a collaborative and safety-focused work culture. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully in a GMP-compliant environment, ensuring the highest standards for healthcare products. The location offers a supportive atmosphere where attention to detail is valued, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding careers in manufacturing.
