Sr. Health & Safety Specialist

Senior Health & Safety Manager

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're seeking a Senior Health & Safety Specialist to help establish and maintain a safe, compliant, and sustainable manufacturing environment at our Aurora, Colorado facility.

In this strategic leadership role, you will lead the site's Health & Safety strategy, ensuring alignment with PMI standards and all applicable regulatory requirements. You will partner with site leadership to integrate health, safety, and sustainability into business operations, performance management, and long-term planning while serving as the site's senior technical expert on occupational health, safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Health & Safety management systems, policies, and programs aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs to reduce health, safety, and environmental risks.
• Provide regulatory guidance and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable requirements.
• Oversee Health & Safety training programs, mentor team members, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage EHS performance reporting, analyze trends, present insights to leadership, and support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to integrate safety and compliance into equipment, infrastructure, and capital projects.
• Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, contractor compliance, and sustainability initiatives focused on reducing waste, emissions, and energy consumption.
• Support budgeting and resource planning for safety improvements, technology investments, and compliance initiatives.

Salary Range: $88,000 - $110,000 annually

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Health, Safety, and Sustainability experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, influence stakeholders, and manage complex initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems such as Enablon or Intelex.
• CSP, CIH, or similar professional certification preferred.

Benefits

PMI offers a competitive salary, annual bonus opportunity, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, paid vacation and holidays, parental and family leave programs, life and disability insurance, and optional supplemental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

 Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, CT, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.  PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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