EHS Manager

**Responsibilities**:
**Are you looking for a challenging opportunity in an organization with a dynamic, innovative and diverse environment? if so, your future is at PepsiCo.**

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®, DORITOS ®, CHEETOS ®, GATORADE ®, PEPSI ®, QUAKER ® and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

Currently we are looking for our next:
**EHS Manager, LATAM R&D**

**Which is the main objective of this role?**

The Regional EHS Manager is responsible for setting the Environmental, Health & Safety agenda across the PepsiCo R&D LATAM Sites (BCIC, Mexico City and Sorocaba) and supporting on Global R&D EHS Policy. This person must ensure the maintenance of current EHS standards and programs, as well as lead the implementation of the PepsiCo Global EHS Management System across the three sites. To further evolve the sites’ EHS agendas, the EHS Manager also leads the development and execution plans to foster an EHS culture working in synergy within the framework of the PepsiCo business culture, with an aim to promote this EHS culture model across the R&D community.

**What will you be doing?**
- Leads EHS team with accountability for staff development and site EHS competence development.
- Develop and foster an EHS culture which will work in synergy within the framework of the PepsiCo business culture, with an aim to promote this EHS culture model across the R&D community.
- Lead the development and implementation of EHS annual operating plans and budget
- Ensure EHS compliance with all regulatory agency needs. Serves as key contact person for all internal and external audits. Leads and conducts internal safety & environmental audits and inspections.
- Represents LATAM R&D on all EHS matters, both internally and externally (suppliers, contractors, external bodies etc.).
- Lead safety action teams to identify EHS improvement opportunities and develop action plans for implementation with clear accountabilities.
- Continually develop effective communication media and supply information that is relevant for the following: notice boards, SAT teams, site leadership meetings, internal & external performance reports, individual PDR information, safety bulletins. Responsible for the reporting of KPIs and EHS incidents to site leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Provide daily support and coaching to managers / standard owners in the resolution of EHS issues.
- Lead the process of auditing on accident investigations and risk assessments and feedback to site management teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver training to associates on EHS management systems and requirements including safe working practices.
- Control of all EHS documentation within document control procedures.
- Review and lead EHS induction program for all associates, contractors and visitors.
- Establishes and maintains networks with other contacts within the Global EHS organization and Global R&D teams. Support on global programs and facilitate best practice and sharing across the PepsiCo R&D Global community

Qualifications:
**Who are we looking for?**
- Minimum of 6+ (9-10 preferred) years relevant experience in Environmental, Health and Safety, including strong experience with environmental compliance within industrial and/or manufacturing environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety or other relevant disciple; Master’s degree preferred
- Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) preferred
- Experience performing EHS inspections, ensuring EHS compliance, and leading EHS compliance training along with knowledge of audit and due diligence techniques
- Functional EHS Knowledge in regula