AstraZeneca

Manager, Safety, Health and Environment

AstraZeneca$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Safety, Health and Environment field
  • 8 years of experience in SHE compliance
  • Proven experience developing and implementing SHE programs in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Competency in managing competing priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and improvement of SHE programs
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company SHE requirements
  • Mentor cross-functional teams on SHE standards and practices
  • Coordinate SHE audits and establish corrective actions
  • Support regulatory permit acquisition and maintenance
  • Contribute to emergency response readiness and incident investigations
  • Enhance the SHE management system through effective documentation and training

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to influence site-wide safety and environmental performance
  • Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Mentorship opportunities within SHE practices
  • Engagement with external regulatory bodies and industry partners
Full Job Description
Lead the advancement of safety, health and environmental performance at our Coppell, Texas site. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished SHE professional to influence site-wide performance, strengthen regulatory compliance, and help nurture a deeply embedded sense of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within a multifaceted manufacturing environment.

As Manager - Safety, Health and Environment, you will play a central role in delivering the site's SHE strategy through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of key programs, processes, and management systems. Working in close partnership with cross-functional collaborators, you will help ensure that SHE standards are fully embedded into the site's LEAN operating model, supporting disciplined execution, operational excellence, and balanced compliance.

This role requires a strong command of federal, state, local, and company SHE requirements, along with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into practical, site-level programs and procedures. You will provide expert mentorship across functional areas, support the acquisition and maintenance of regulatory permits and licenses, coordinate SHE audits and corrective actions, contribute to emergency response readiness, and lead or participate in risk assessments and incident investigations. You will also be instrumental in strengthening the site's SHE management system through effective documentation, training oversight, and the continuous refinement of tools and procedures.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Safety, Health and Environment-related field
  • 8 years of experience in safety, health and environmental compliance
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing SHE programs within a manufacturing environment
  • Solid knowledge of safety and environmental permitting processes, regulations, and reporting obligations
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
  • Strong computer proficiency
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and changing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and completeness

Preferred Background Requirements
  • Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
  • Advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification
  • Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical manufacturing


Working Conditions
  • Role is based in Coppell, Texas
  • Approximately 5% travel
  • Scope of operation is primarily within the United States
  • No direct people management responsibility
  • Extensive collaboration with site leadership, operations teams, AstraZeneca SHE colleagues, regional and global SHE collaborators, regulatory agencies, contractors, and external vendors
  • Active participation in site audits, emergency response planning, evacuation drills, inspections, and other SHE-related activities as required


Apply

If you are a strategic and hands-on SHE leader who is motivated by the opportunity to elevate compliance, improve operational performance, and influence a strong sense of safety and environmental stewardship, we encourage you to apply. Join us in crafting a safer, more resilient, and continuously improving workplace.

Date Posted
14-Jul-2026

Closing Date
26-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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