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The EHS Manager will oversee environmental, health, and safety compliance within a fast-paced industrial and manufacturing environment. This leadership role requires a proactive individual to implement and maintain EHS systems, ensuring workplace safety and compliance whilst managing a small team.
Client Details
Our client is a well established, growing industrial manufacturing company based in Stockport.
Description
The jobholder will lead the development and implementation of efficient and effective systems, processes and standards to ensure the business is compliant with EHS standards and UK legislation. The EHS Manager will be responsible for the effectiveness of the group Health & Safety system and processes, ensuring that compliance to standards and company policy are consistently achieved. They will ensure that the manufacturing processes, employees and all other stakeholders are safe at all times. The EHS Manager will be responsible for the development of local H&S Policy, training in policy and auditing adherence
Develop Health and Safety Policies and procedures
Carry out risk, fire risk & workplace assessments in all areas
Create method statements
COSHH assessment
Create 'Safe Working' procedures
Internal accident and RIDDOR reporting. Carry out accident investigations if necessary
Arrange and attend H & S committee meetings
Carry out safety training internally
Arrange with external training providers as required
Source safety equipment and PPE for site
Manage onsite Safety and Fire Systems
Profile
Core Competency Requirements
Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background
Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals
Working in or supporting operations in a fast-paced production environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure
The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions
Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & Six sigma methodologies
Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools
Leading practical problem-solving exercises with multi-functional teams
The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach
Manage projects and or improvement to conclusion.
Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques
Required Qualifications/Experience:
Health, Safety & Environment Certificate. NEBOSH. Continuous improvement philosophy & culture
Working knowledge of ISO, OHSAS, BS, ROHS & Health & Safety standards
Proven management experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to engage management and operator teams in improvement
Strong influencing and communication skills
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills to analyse data effectively
Ability to provide links to external EHS networks, inside and outside the company
Be part of the site's emergency response team
Be the site expert on Operational Risk Assessment processes
Detailed knowledge of manufacturing operations and technical SHE issues
A proven track record in managing EHS projects to deliver step change improvement efficiently and
effectively
Maintain up to date knowledge of SHE legislation.
Preferred Skills:
Ability to lead and develop a team
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to plan and prioritise work and utilise a team efficiently to deliver targets
Be the expert and provide advice for Operational H&S legislation, Company standards and Industry
best practice to the site
Ability to present to large audiences and engage teams through the EHS journey
Strong SHE values and standards
Results orientated and able to respond to changing priorities
Ability to engage and communicate with staff across all levels in the Organisation
Strong Microsoft office including powerpoint, excel and ERP system
Job Offer
Salary range (phone number removed) per annum plus bonus
Pension - EE 7% ER 12%
Life insurance 4 x salary (must be a member of the pension)
Holiday 25 plus bank holidays per annum
Flexible working but min of 4 days on site for this role
