Health And Safety Manager

Role Purpose:

The Health and Safety Manager provides advice and support to line management to ensure the company meets its legal duty of care to employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring a safe working environment. Reporting to the Regional Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, the role involves leading safety programs and implementing procedures to enhance compliance and reduce injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Compliance:

- Define the site vision for health and safety and align goals with corporate objectives.

- Oversee health and safety audits, manage safety KPIs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

- Maintain relationships with regulators and insurers to support cost reduction through effective safety management.

- Manage fire protection and departmental budgets.

- Coordinate compliance with health and safety legislation, group policies, and contractor management programs.

2. Business Performance:

- Provide H&S training for employees and contractors.

- Develop and monitor an Annual Health and Safety Program with regional and plant leadership.

- Drive safety performance through investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

- Engage employees with safety initiatives and ensure annual reviews of EHS Management Systems.

- Support Capex project activities with H&S expertise.

3. Cross-Functional:

- Support EHS at other sites during absences or incidents.

- Foster cross-functional partnerships to improve safety and employee engagement.

- Report on safety programs and metrics to senior leadership.

- Ensure group standards are communicated and embedded locally.

- Support ISO requirements (14001 and 45001) and maintain the EHS Management System.

Work Experience:

- Extensive experience in safety management in industrial operations, including managing contractors and conducting behavioral safety audits.

- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety regulations, EU safety directives, and ISO standards.

- Experience in managing employee compensation claims, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.

Education Requirements:

- Degree-level qualification.

- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent.

Essential Skills and Capabilities:

- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to champion safety, influence stakeholders, and manage multiple projects.

- Proficiency in computer skills, including Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.