Manager, Safe Fleet Process Owner

Job Function

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Safe Fleet Process Owner located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Raynham, Massachusetts, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Warsaw, Indiana, Cork, Ireland, or Leeds, UK.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

US - Requisition Number: R-072514

UK - Requisition Number: R-073350

Ireland - Requisition Number: R-073354

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

The Manager, Fleet/Road Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing global fleet and road safety programs to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and direct continuous improvement in transportation safety performance. This role leads cross-functional initiatives to protect employees, contractors, and the public, and supports business objectives through effective risk management and regulatory compliance.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• 30% - Develop, implement, and maintain global fleet and road safety policies, procedures, and standards.

• 20% - Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes for fleet/road safety events.

• 15% - Analyze fleet safety data, trends, and KPIs; report findings to senior leadership and recommend improvements.

• 15% - Coordinate driver training, qualification, and safety awareness programs across all regions.

• 10% - Manage compliance with applicable transportation, road safety, and fleet regulations (local, regional, global).

• 5% - Collaborate with procurement, operations, and HR to ensure safe vehicle selection, maintenance, and driver management.

• 5% - Support sustainability initiatives related to fleet operations (e.g., emissions reduction, eco-driving)

Other Duties

• Participate in EHS&S audits and assessments

• Develop and mentor regional office/deliver/fleet specialists and commercial leaders/teams by providing technical training, expertise and solutions

• Develop, implement and help coordinate road safety training modules and coordinate regional trainings with regional office/deliver/fleet specialists

• Support crisis management and emergency response related to fleet incidents

• Represent the company in external fleet safety forums and industry group

Required Qualifications

• Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Transportation, or related field

• Required Years of Related Experience: 6-8+ years in fleet/road safety management or EHS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in fleet safety regulations and standards

• Ability to work in a cross-regional, cross-sector, and cross-functional team Strong analytical and data management skills

• Experience with incident investigation and corrective action

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Strategic vendor/supplier management skills

• Valid driver license and good driving history required.

Travel on the Job

• Travel Required: Yes

• Percentage Traveled: 20-30%

• Type of Travel Required: Domestic and international site visits, audits, and training

People Management Experience

• People Management Experience Required: No

• Required Years of People Management Experience: NA

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Minimum Education: Master's degree in relevant field

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in global fleet safety programs

• Familiarity with sustainability and emissions reduction strategies

• Certification in road safety or fleet management (e.g., CSP, CSM, Fleet Safety Certification)

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Coaching, Corporate Experience, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health And Safety, Environmental Protection, Facility Management, Fact-Based Decision Making, Learning Content Design, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Safety-Oriented, Technical Credibility