Job Summary;
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Manager to join the Darwen Manufacturing Site. Reporting to the Site Leadership Team, the SHE Manager will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Safety, Health and Environmental management systems to ensure full compliance with Perspex Operational SHE standards, UK legislation and industry best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a global manufacturing business, supporting the production of the world-renowned Perspex® Acrylic Sheet. The successful candidate will drive a proactive safety culture, lead site-wide SHE improvement programmes and work collaboratively with leadership and operational teams to achieve and maintain world-class SHE performance.
Key Responsibilities;
As part of your day-to-day, you’ll:
Lead the site's Safety, Health and Environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, company standards and corporate policies.
Develop, implement and continuously improve SHE management systems, procedures and performance standards.
Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on all SHE matters, including operational risk assessments, incident investigations and legislative compliance.
Lead the development and delivery of site SHE improvement programmes to achieve world class SHE performance.
Promote a strong behavioural safety culture by engaging employees at all levels and encouraging ownership of SHE responsibilities.
Monitor SHE performance through audits, inspections, KPI reporting and trend analysis, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures.
Ensure effective management of environmental compliance, including permits, emissions, waste management and sustainability initiatives.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SHE legislation and ensure the site remains fully compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements.
Act as the site's subject matter expert for Operational Risk Assessment processes and process safety management.
Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, external SHE networks and industry groups.
Support capital projects and operational changes by ensuring appropriate SHE risk assessments and controls are implemented.
Manage emergency preparedness arrangements and participate as a member of the site's Emergency Response Duty Team.
Lead coach and develop all functions to deliver high SHE performance and continuous improvement
Prepare reports and present SHE performance, trends and improvement plans to the Site Leadership Team and corporate stakeholders.
Support business continuity and operational excellence through effective SHE leadership and risk management.
This is a list of the main duties of the role and should not be considered an exhaustive list of duties.
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum of 5 years management experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment.
Degree or professional qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
Extensive knowledge of UK Safety, Health and Environmental legislation.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, operational risk assessment and technical SHE issues.
Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing SHE management systems.
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage employees at all organisational levels.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret SHE data and drive performance improvements.
Experience of leading incident investigations and implementing effective corrective actions.
Proven project management experience delivering measurable SHE improvements.
Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple improvement initiatives.
Strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Ability to establish effective links with external SHE organisations, regulators and industry networks.
Results-driven, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Willingness to participate in the site's Emergency Response Duty Team.
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
