Job Description
A great opportunity has arisen for a process safety minded HSE Lead to join a leading pharmaceutical / chemical company in the area.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day direction on EHS matters for the Mirfield site
* Act as the lead EHS practitioner, executing the site EHS plan and managing EHS Advisors
* Promote best practice and continuous improvement in EHS performance
* Maintain detailed working knowledge of relevant EHS legislation, including COMAH, DSEAR, COSHH, PUWER, ALARP, human factors and control system integrity
* Lead and drive site programmes to ensure regulatory compliance, working closely with engineering, operations and leadership teams
* Develop, implement and continuously improve robust safety management systems covering:
o Change Management
o Contractor Management
o Safe Work Permits
o Emergency Planning
o Monitoring, audit and review
* Support engineering and new product development by ensuring new projects are safety-assessed prior to operation
* Establish and maintain effective operational controls and standard operating procedures
* Manage and report EHS performance metrics, using data to drive improvement
* Ensure incidents are thoroughly investigated, root causes identified and corrective actions implemented
* Champion a culture of transparent reporting, employee engagement and shared ownership of EHS improvement
* Share best practice across UK sites and with the wider organisation
* Primary point of contact for the Health & Safety Executive and Environment Agency
* Responsible for all EHS-related regulatory reporting and COMAH engagement
* Liaison with emergency services, local authorities and planning bodies
* Ensure EHS standards are embedded through clear role ownership and training
* Provide coaching and functional guidance to those performing EHS-related roles
* Work in partnership with production, engineering and functional managers to build site capability and ownership of EHS delivery
* IOSH and Process Safety training qualifications desirable but not essential
Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
* Educated to degree level, preferably in an engineering, chemical, scientific or technical discipline
* Holds a recognised Health & Safety qualification meeting HSE “competent person” requirements (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent)
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK EHS legislation and regulations
* Proven experience overseeing EHS activities within a chemical or manufacturing environment
* COMAH site experience with regular interaction with HSE and Environment Agency
* Understanding of process safety and safe introduction of new processes
* Demonstrated success in improving EHS culture through training and workforce development
* Knowledge of REACH regulations
* Strong project management and change management experience
* Proactive and self-motivated with strong initiative
* Able to influence, engage and lead change at all organisational levels
* Strong interpersonal, communication and team-working skills
* Comfortable operating both strategically and in a hands-on capacity
* Well-organised with strong planning and project execution ability
* Confident interpreting and applying HSE guidance and ACOPs
Additional Details:
* Competitive Salary
* Bonus
* Flexible hours - core meetings may be required
* Pension
* Medical Insurance / Life assurance
* 25 + BH