SHEQ Systems Manager

LevertonHELM manufactures a range of inorganic Lithium chemicals which are sold throughout the world. It is now expanding rapidly due to the growth of the Lithium-ion battery sector and has an excellent reputation for reliability and providing high quality products.

Job Purpose

The SHEQ Systems manager will be responsible for LevertonHELM integrated ISO management system and processes and will ensure industry and internal standards compliance. This role requires a strategic approach to ensuring that LevertonHELM operations meet customer expectations and legal requirements.

Key Tasks

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure LevertonHELM complies with all applicable local and international regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and lead efforts to align internal processes and documentation accordingly.
• Prepare and manage submissions, certifications, and responses for audits and certifications.
• Act as liaison between regulatory authorities, external auditors, and internal stakeholders, managing audit schedules and outcomes.
• Maintain the SHEQ (IMS)systems in accordance with 9001, 14001, 45001 & 50001

Training & Development:

• Design and deliver training programs to educate employees about SHEQ and compliance standards.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to employees on best practices for ensuring compliance and maintaining SHEQ standards.
• Foster a culture of SHEQ compliance by instilling a strong understanding of regulatory requirements across all departments.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and review of all SHEQ-related documentation, including policy, procedures, and reports.
• Prepare detailed reports for the Senior Management team on SHEQ audit results, regulatory status, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records, checks, audits, training sessions, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordination and completion of customer questionnaires.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential product quality or compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate and prioritise SHEQ and compliance issues.
• Lead initiatives to resolve non-compliance issues within the SHEQ system and implement long-term preventive measures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with departments such as Engineering, R&D, Quality, Procurement, Production and Sales to ensure that SHEQ and Compliance standards are embedded throughout the organisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve SHEQ issues and streamline processes to enhance compliance.

Knowledge, experience & skills

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Must have or be working towards a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Internal audit qualification
• Experience working with the relevant ISO standards
• Excellent communication skills. Both written and verbal.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• A scientific or chemical manufacturing background is preferred.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to risk management

We do not expect you will have all the detailed knowledge we require but we are looking for the overall picture of your background, skills and expertise as well as your approach to a new challenge. What you do not know we will teach you and if we do not know then one of us, including you will need to find out!!