Job Title
EHS Manager
Division:
Disclosed on Interview
Reports To:
H&S Director
Scope of the Role:
Lenham
Number of direct reports: 1
Number of indirect reports: 0
Job Purpose
Inspire & empower excellence in health & safety and Environment in the plant
Required Experience and Knowledge – Must Have
Minimum Nebosh Diploma in Health & Safety management
Environmental qualification is Mandatory
Understand the business and site stakeholder requirements.
Practical knowledge of current good practice in EHS management, including:
Assessment & control of relevant risks (incl. physical & mental health risks).
EHS management systems and business processes, including ISO 45001 & ISO 14001
H&S promotion beyond the workplace.
Experience of:
Driving behavioural change and positive safety culture
Leading teams & developing people.
EHS Legal compliance.
Functional competencies:
Change management & communication.
Continuous improvement & problem-solving techniques.
Risk assessment and management including hierarchy of control methodology
Coaching & training.
Management system and EHS observational auditing.
Key Responsibilities
Communicate a compelling vision
Articulate the “business case” for EHS excellence, linked to the comapanies values & priorities.
Develop a common understanding of what excellence looks like.
Risk management
Ensure risk profile of the site is documented through competent assessment
Ensure action plans to reduce risk are in line with hierarchy of control methodology
Develop site strategies & plans aligned with the companies global strategy
Facilitate development of a site strategy and action plan that reflects the risk profile and is consistent with Group strategy.
Ensure site develops and implements EHS plans to address their most significant risks & opportunities.
Ensure EHS Goals and Objectives are embedded in the job description/ expectations of each employee in the organization.
Enhance leadership competencies
Train & coach first and second line leadership teams to enable them to effectively lead & manage EHS within their areas of responsibility.
Ensure an effective EHS on boarding program for all who enter and work on the site
Provide expert advice
Advise site on improving performance, eg on managing key risks, developing business processes, and creating a EHS culture.
Manage EHS site investment proposals to ensure effective prioritisation of resources.
Coach analyses of incidents to ensure effective learning and appropriate action planning
Share-in & share-out
Identify and communicate learnings & good practices from inside & outside the site.
Ensure key information from Head of Safety is cascaded through the site
Create pride in achievements to help motivate further improvement.
Analyse performance data
Put in place metrics & business processes, and analyse site data to identify risks, performance trends & opportunities.
Monitor progress on the site on legal compliance, risk management, capability building, and culture development.
If you are interested in this position please contact Kemi immediately on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) and email your CV to (url removed)