We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to lead safety and sustainability initiatives across our site and a sister facility. This pivotal role ensures a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors, while driving compliance, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
1. Health & Safety Leadership: Champion the site's HSE strategy, embedding safety into all operations and coaching employees at every level.
2. Compliance & Regulatory Management: Ensure adherence to HSE legislation and industry standards, maintain policies and documentation, and coordinate audits and certifications.
3. Risk Management & Incident Prevention: Conduct inspections, lead investigations, and implement preventive measures to reduce risks.
4. Training & Engagement: Deliver induction and refresher training, promote employee involvement through committees and toolbox talks, and support managers in enforcing safety practices.
5. Emergency Preparedness: Oversee fire safety, evacuation, first aid, and crisis management programs, coordinating drills and readiness.
6. Environmental Management: Monitor compliance in waste, recycling, emissions, and energy usage, while supporting sustainability initiatives.
7. Reporting & Performance Monitoring: Track and present key HSE metrics, manage budgets, and contribute to strategic planning.
Qualifications
8. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
9. 5+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, ideally packaging or related industries.
10. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance.
11. Proven experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training.
Preferred
12. Professional certifications (NEBOSH, CSP, CMIOSH, IOSH).
13. Background in regulated environments such as food, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaging.
14. Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Competencies
15. Strong leadership and influencing skills.
16. Excellent communication and training capabilities.
17. Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver.
18. Ability to engage employees and drive cultural change.
19. Proactive, results-driven, and committed to safety excellence.
Take the next step in your HSE career - apply today and help shape a safer tomorrow!
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