Reporting to the head of Manufacturing, you will be the SHE Manager for the company ensuring that we meet all legal, regulatory and internal company requirements to support the delivery of the company’s strategic plan and vision “To be the World Leader in ABE Fermentation as a Global Sustainable Industry”.
As our SHE Manager, you'll lead Safety, Health and Environmental standards to ensure compliance with legislative and corporate standards. You'll drive HSE excellence, collaborate with teams, and enhance safety practices.
Responsibilities
* Lead Safety management and environmental aspects on site.
* Develop and implement the Safety strategy for the Site, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
* Maintain foresight on legal and corporate initiatives.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders to protect the site’s license.
* Monitor service agreements to meet site needs cost-effectively.
* Ensure KPI, monitoring, and reporting processes comply with requirements.
* Lead and own incident investigations, audits, and statistics.
* Deliver SHE training to enhance safety understanding in site operations and update in collaboration with HR.
* Audit safety, health and environmental performance, accurately reporting and investigating incidents and near misses.
* Carry out additional ad hoc duties as required within the CRL Group of companies, as determined from time to time by the Head of Manufacturing and COO.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
* Educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) with experience in a SHE compliance role within a biotech, chemical, or food & drink manufacturing (FMCG) environment.
* Experienced in creating and carrying SHE and compliance audits; preferably with a Lead Auditor qualification.
* Expert in carrying out risk assessments and following through on mitigation actions.
* Able to work across multiple functions within the company and lead, motivate, and secure support from the team in executing the SHE compliance function.
* Proven proactive track record in HSE within a manufacturing environment.
* Expertise in environmental issues, legislation, and renewable energy.
* Experience managing external stakeholders and conducting root cause analysis.
* NEBOSH Diploma desirable or willing to work towards.
* Knowledge of external HSE legislation.
* Technical knowledge and practical understanding of SHE hazards in chemical manufacturing.
* Experience in a manufacturing, technical support, or SHE operational role.
* Strong expertise in Safety issues, legislation, and renewable energy sources.
* Capable of gaining knowledge of the applied ABE process and all associated processes/plant/equipment; experience in managing compliance within a research environment would be an advantage.
Behaviours and Attitudes
* A SHE, Quality, Cost and Improvement focused individual with the ability to influence at all levels both internally and externally.
* Personal and professional qualities of integrity, accountability, and credibility with a commitment to CRL’s mission and vision.
* Innovative individual with drive, resilience, and a keen eye for detail; works with professionalism and high energy, especially when faced with conflicting priorities.
* Desire to continue learning and share knowledge and experience with others; ability to mentor, coach, and support.
* Willingness to be hands-on as appropriate and flexibility to work across different scopes of work.
* A natural interest in environmental sustainability would be an advantage.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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