Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Location: Nuneaton

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Our client operates within the thriving healthy snacking sector. They firmly believe that nutritious snacks should be as enjoyable as they are beneficial. In 2021, they united two accomplished brands, creating a formidable force committed to reshaping the landscape of healthy snacking worldwide. Their commitment to higher standards and sustainability in snacking is driving them to expand their global footprint. If you have a passion for promoting a healthier world through snacking, this opportunity to join their team is both exciting and promising.

The Role

We are searching for an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the company's efforts in maintaining a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS management, with a preference for experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, particularly in the food industry. Proficiency in driving world-class manufacturing systems and processes, such as Lean Six Sigma, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

As the EHS Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the senior management team and collaborate closely with colleagues to establish safety protocols and promote a culture of safe working practices.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing expert guidance, support, and innovative solutions for safety and environmental challenges.

• Developing and effectively implementing appropriate Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures, ensuring they are updated in compliance with changing Legislation, Company Directives, and ISO requirements.

• Reporting and communicating effectively with senior management to ensure site-wide compliance and the achievement of Health & Safety and environmental objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Supporting the implementation of ISO 45001 and establishing relevant KPIs for data analysis to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, and overall performance.

• Promoting Health & Safety awareness and safe working practices within the workplace through practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial.

• Conducting audits, maintenance, and reviews of control measures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Providing relevant training, education, communication, and subject matter expertise to the site and stakeholders.

• Coordinating incident investigations, monitoring safety concerns, near misses, accidents, and RIDDOR reports, and recommending actions to prevent future incidents.

• Conducting site inspections, safety tours, and audits, offering guidance and support to line management for necessary corrective actions.

• Managing the Site HSE Department functions and supporting functions, including the first aid team, H&S Representatives, and H&S Committee.

Requirements

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Experience with assessments, PUWER, auditing, and culture development.

• Profound understanding and experience with legal systems, regulatory enforcement processes, and relevant legislation.

• Familiarity with safety and environmental management systems, such as ISO 45001, ISO 14001, with preference for candidates holding a level 6 Health and Safety qualification or higer.

• Experience in crafting health, safety, and environmental policies.

• A track record of supporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development for shop floor activities, auditing current processes versus future state, and implementing metrics for continuous improvement.

• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

Their Commitment

Join this company in their mission to make snacking not only better for you but also better for the world. If you're passionate about creating positive change through EHS management, we encourage you to apply and be part of their exciting journey.

For further information contact [email protected]