Environment, Health & Safety Lead

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# Environment, Health & Safety Lead > Papoutsanis SA · Chalcis, Greece · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-03 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** PRODUCTION ## Description Papoutsanis S.A. is a leading Greek manufacturing company with 150 years of history, experience and know-how in personal care products. The company operates one of the largest and most advanced vertically integrated production plants in Europe, delivering daily innovations and high-quality products, using raw materials that raise the bar for quality in both the Greek and international markets. We are looking for an Environment, Health & Safety Lead whose main responsibilities will include: - Developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS programs and policies to ensure a safe work environment and full compliance with Greek legislation and corporate standards. - Organizing and conducting regular plant inspections and EHS audits, identifying potential hazards, and ensuring the timely implementation of preventive and corrective actions. - Conducting risk assessments and leading incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes, prevent recurrence, and foster a "Zero Harm" culture across the plant. - Managing CAPEX projects, equipment investments, and technical improvement initiatives. - Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental management systems and collaborating closely with Quality and Production teams to align EHS protocols with GMP and internal procedures. - Liaising with regulatory authorities and external agencies regarding EHS matters, handling external inspections, and ensuring all statutory reporting is accurate and up to date. - Delivering EHS training and awareness programs for employees, ensuring the proper use of PPE, high housekeeping standards, and adherence to safety guidelines. - Managing and coordinating the EHS compliance of contractors, subcontractors, and third parties on-site, ensuring they abide by all applicable laws and internal regulations. - Monitoring EHS performance indicators, maintaining accurate records, analyzing data and preparing periodic reports for management review. Required Qualifications: - University degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering. - 5+ years of experience in an EHS role within an industrial environment (experience in FMCG, cosmetics, or chemicals will be considered a strong asset). - In-depth knowledge of Greek occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, risk analysis methodologies, and accident prevention measures. - Solid understanding of safety and environmental management systems. - Eligible for an authorized signature (statutory Safety Technician right) according to Greek legislation. - Familiarity with quality systems (ISO / GMP / HACCP) is highly desirable. - Very good command of MS Office and experience in preparing technical reports and EHS documentation. - Very good command of Greek and English, both written and spoken. - Hands-on mindset, strong observational and analytical skills, ability to prioritise, effective communication with cross-functional teams, and a continuous improvement mentality. We offer: - Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and skills. - Participation in a group private insurance scheme. - Performance-based bonus. - Dynamic and modern industrial work environment in a growing company. - Career development opportunities and continuous training in modern technologies. - People-centric culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork. ## Apply [Apply at Papoutsanis SA](https://apply.workable.com/papoutsanis-1/j/E7D3B70E98/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)