If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player and interested in growing your career with an International FMCG business, please read through our job opportunity.
Key Purpose
To lead the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) function across the plant. The role proactively drives & supports the Site Leadership Team to operate in compliance with the HSE Management System across functional areas ensuring standards & processes are fully deployed and understood at all levels of the organisation. They develop, review, plan and co-ordinate the sites health, safety and environmental management system and ensure compliance with company HSE Policies, Standards, Objectives & local legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Strive for ZERO Harm & ZERO Waste. Accelerate our operations towards a sustainable future. Promote a positive HSE culture.
* ✅ Develop, implement, and maintain HS&E policies, procedures, and management systems in line with UK/EU legislation & the Groups HS&E Management Policies.
* ✅ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and act as the primary liaison with government agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders.
* ✅ Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
* ✅Drive Environmental Monitoring and Control at the site
* ✅ Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety culture, environmental sustainability, and occupational health.
* ✅ Provide HS&E training, coaching, and awareness programs for employees at all levels.
* ✅ Ensures that relevant HSE aspects are owned at the appropriate operational level of the organisation.
* ✅ Monitor and report HS&E performance metrics, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
* ✅ Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to embed HS&E considerations into operational decision-making.
* ✅ Manage emergency preparedness and response plans, ensuring readiness for potential incidents.
* ✅ Lead, coach, and develop HS&E Specialists, ensuring effective delivery of HS&E programs and initiatives.
* ✅Develops talent, empowers & mentors colleagues within the team to identify their training & development needs and provides the required support for personal development, in line with the strategy
Behavioural Competencies
a. Self Management
* Drive for Excellence – Sets high standards and pursues continuous improvement.
* Technical Expertise and Professionalism – Upholds industry best practices and ethical standards.
b. Interaction
* Collaborative Team Working – Promotes cross-functional cooperation.
* Effective Communication – Clear, concise, and persuasive across all levels.
c. Information
* Problem Analysis – Identifies root causes and develops effective solutions.
* Decision Making and Judgement – Balances risk and opportunity in HS&E contexts.
d. Problem Solving
* Flexibility and Adaptability – Adjusts to changing priorities and regulatory requirements.
* Initiative and Taking Ownership – Proactively drives improvements in HS&E performance.
e. Organisation
* Planning and Organising – Structures HS&E resources for maximum efficiency.
f. People Management
* Coaching for Performance – Develops talent and builds HS&E capability across the workforce.
Technical Competencies
Comprehensive knowledge of HS&E Legislation & Compliance (UK/EU)
and advanced knowledge of:
* Chemical industry regulations (REACH, CLP, COMAH, Seveso, etc).
* Risk Assessment & Hazard Management
* Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
* Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
* Occupational Health & Safety Systems (ISO 45001)
* Safety management systems and audits.
* Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management
A general competence/awareness of planning and coordinating emergency response, training & HS&E Awareness Programs, data Analysis & HS&E Reporting and in monitoring KPIs and preparing compliance reports.