HSE Manager (Health, Safety & Environment)
Location: Hyde
Business Unit: Added Value
We are looking for an experienced and driven HSE Manager to join our site leadership team within our Added Value Business Unit. This is a key leadership and advisory role, responsible for embedding a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental culture across the site.
You will champion our “Go for Zero” strategy—driving compliance, improving standards, and ensuring safety is a core condition of all operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Act as a visible safety leader, promoting a safe and sustainable working environment.
Provide expert HSE guidance across all site functions, empowering managers and teams.
Collaborate with site leadership to align HSE strategy with wider business objectives.
Drive compliance with internal standards, legal requirements, and best practices.
Support the development and delivery of the site's HSE strategy.
People & Engagement
Cascade HSE goals and drive engagement through team forums and initiatives.
Promote accountability and ownership of HSE standards across departments.
Coach and develop teams to embed a proactive safety culture.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across operations, engineering, legal, and central HSE functions.
Performance & Compliance
Drive improvements in key HSE KPIs (e.g. DART rate, incident reduction, behavioural observations).
Ensure full compliance with environmental permits, licences, and legal regulations.
Lead audit and inspection programmes (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
Oversee incident management processes, ensuring timely investigation and corrective actions.
Ensure risk assessments are completed and aligned with company frameworks.
Continuous Improvement
Champion HSE systems, tools, and improvements across the site.
Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance safety performance.
Use data and visual management tools to drive problem solving and performance improvements.
Key Deliverables
Strong leadership and support across all HSE and facilities activities
Measurable improvements in safety culture and KPIs
Successful rollout and adoption of the Go for Zero strategy
Full compliance with HSE and environmental standards
About You
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in an HSE role, ideally within an FMCG environment
Strong knowledge of HSE systems, compliance, and safety culture development
Experience managing audits and driving continuous improvement
Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Natural coaching and leadership ability
Qualifications
Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent experience
Desirable: IEMA Environmental Management Certificate
Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
Our Value
At the heart of our business are our core values:
Ownership & Accountability – We take responsibility for what we do
Simplicity – We focus on what matters most
Determination – We deliver results
Humility & Respect – We value every voice
Discipline & Integrity – We do the right thing, always
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping a best-in-class safety culture, working as part of a collaborative leadership team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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