Company: Fast Paced Food Manufacturing Organisation
Role: Environment, Health and Safety ( EHS) Manager
Location: Harlesden, North West London
Salary: £65,000 per annum - £70,000 per annum (DOE) + Up to 15% bonus, enhanced pension scheme, private medical insurance scheme and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Currently exclusively working with a fast paced privately owned company who are seeking a EHS Manager to drive change and make a positive difference across the sites. This role will be the most senior EHS person for the business and responsible for elevating and leading the EH&S function across 3 sites with a head count of under 300 people. They have a manual manufacturing process but looking to become more automated as the company evolves.
The workforce genuinely see safety as a priority, especially the owners of the business and Operations Director. They are a growing company who has won numerous awards, with BRC level 9 in progress and are B-corp certified.
Main responsibilities:
Provide hands on support balanced with providing strategic direction for EHS across 3 sites closely located to each other.
Coach and mentor 1 direct report - EHS Co-ordinator
Collaborate with other departmental managers to drive best practice, contributing the wider company EHS strategy with a mindset of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a safety-first culture is prevalent across the site. They will act as a leading role model for a strong EHS culture.
Ensure all relevant EHS related training (e.g. first aid, fire wardens etc) is identified, training plan in place and completed.
Ensure that the site has suitable arrangements in place for emergency planning. Ensure that all relevant information is kept up to date and displayed clearly in suitable locations
Provide advice and guidance to all relevant parties relating to all Occupational Health requirements
Provide expert advice and support to Project Management Teams with regards to EHS project compliance and the design of safe systems and processes
Responsible for producing monthly EHS reports based on a robust and informative suite of EHS KPI’s
To manage and provide advice on energy, carbon, waste, transport, environmental compliance and represent to individual managers and/or the board
Ensure there is an effective programme of EHS audits and inspections in place.
Responsible for managing any Personal Injury claims in conjunction with the relevant 3rd parties (e.g. Insurance Providers)
Ensure that EHS is an integral part of the induction process for new employees, contractors and agency staff
Responsible for managing the EHS budget
Participate in the development and execution of the companies broader Sustainability Strategy, such as carbon footprint reduction, water conservation, and renewable energy utilisation
Work closely with the Sustainability function to support relevant activities in that area (e.g. B-Corp, Carbon footprint reduction)
Identify energy saving opportunities, utilising available technology wherever practicable
Identify opportunities for shared value within the business and aim to embed shared value thinking across all business sectors
Essential qualifications and experience:
Management experience within the manufacturing sector ideally
NEBOSH Certificate, ideally NEBOSH Diploma
Proven to support and improve safety culture
Able to influence, gain buy -in with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ideal personality traits:
Able to make safety fun, a dynamic person who can communicate with confidence and gravitas
Willing to roll up their sleeves and collaborate and troubleshoot.
Someone who can interact and engage with everyone at every level
Down to earth
Coach and mentor
Self-motivated and engaging
Hands on and practical approachInterested? Apply now for immediate consideration, (url removed) // (phone number removed).
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