Environment, Health & Safety Lead

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.