Do you want to work for the UK’s leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces and laminate worktops? We are currently searching for a Compliance Manager.
We’re proudly part of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service they can count on, delivered by people who care. We are dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it and take great pride in manufacturing and providing the most innovative and on trend Kitchen and bathroom surfaces.
The position includes disciplinary and technical management of the Environment, Health and Safety departments, as well as the Integrated Management Systems department in accordance with the standards of DIN EN ISO.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Planning, implementation and evaluation of audits and initiation of suitable improvement measures
Plan, execute and evaluate the audit program to ensure that any non-conformities reported during audits to certification bodies are effectively corrected and independently verified.
Expansion and support of the integrated management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001/14001/50001
Check the regular operations, including audits, meetings and training
and updating documents and records for all aspects of the systems
Ensuring that the requirements of the DIN EN ISO 9001/14001/50001 standards are identified and processed and implemented in the best possible way.
Involvement at all levels, from strategy to implementation strategy, as well as actively influencing and motivating employees to ensure engagement across the entire IMS systems.
interface management to interested parties (e.g. authorities, insurance companies, etc.)
Budget planning and cost control of the EHS, security and infrastructure cost centre
Introduce, standardize, and continuously improve the reporting organization toAccidents, risks, hazards, etc.
Monitoring of legal aspects with assessment of relevant effects for the company
Project management (e.g.: pollutant remediation, cost optimization, crisis management,
Energy Optimization and Sustainability Marketing)
Create and monitor the EHS goals and the EHS program
Support and advice to the employer in matters of environmental protection, occupational safety, health and fire protection and accident prevention
Support and advice to the employer in questions of the integrated management system
Contact person for authorities, employers' liability insurance association
Monitoring of systems subject to approval and supervision of notifications and approval in the event of innovations or changes
Coordination, controlling and reporting of projects
Optimization of procedures and processes for EHS and integrated management systems
Advice on the planning of new plants, the design of workplaces and processes
Proactive training for damage prevention and damage limitation
Evaluation and analysis of measurement protocols
Preparation of an annual report for the EHS commissioning system, as well as IMS and compliance
Introduction and support of new processes, machines taking into account occupational safety and environmental impact.
Supervision of the preparation of procedure, operating and work instructions
Disciplinary management and technical management of the compliance management system consisting of organization, communication and monitoring of the relevant subject areas in accordance with the legal register.
Planning, implementation and evaluation of audits and initiation of suitable improvement measures.
Advice on the planning of new processes
Continuous development and optimization of the compliance culture
Regular information of employees on current compliance topics
Compliance Champion und Motivator/in
Monitoring and analyzing legislative requirements, implementing appropriate measures and monitoring compliance with them
Establishment and further development of the existing compliance management system
Support and advice on compliance technical issues, internal and external
Processing of customer questionnaires and compliance requests
Job qualifications and requirements
Completed technical studies as Master of Science
More than 10 years of professional experience with management responsibility
Knowledge of business administration and management
Professional written and spoken English
Authorization to commission waste, hazardous substances, sustainability, emissions, water and fire protection
Completed further training as an EHS and IMS manager
Completed auditor training for the management systems according to environment (DIN EN ISO 14001), safety (DIN EN ISO 45001), energy (DIN EN ISO 50001), sustainability (DIN EN ISO 26001) and quality (DIN EN ISO 9001), as well as internal auditor according to DIN EN ISO 19001 or supplier auditor
Further training as an Operational Excellence Expert, Contractor Management, Conflict and Crisis Management
Great understanding and knowledge of the relevant standards and laws
Extensive knowledge of how to create legally compliant advertisements and approvals
Knowledge of data collection for sustainability studies and implementation of CO2 footprint calculations
Personal Attributes
Ability to work in a team, communication and assertiveness
Careful, independent and structured way of working
Quick comprehension of complex relationships
Entrepreneurial ability to make strategic decisions
Strong communication skills
Confident presentation skills, even in the event of acute damage events
Willingness to travel on business
Location: Based in Shildon
Hours: 9-5
Why join Wilsonart?
Here at Wilsonart we’re proud of our products. Our teams and employees truly embody our mission to serve. Here are just a few examples of the benefits we offer:
Life Insurance x 4
Employee Assistance programme
Competitive pension rates
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Service awards
Free Parking
Free Hot Drinks Vending Machine On-Site for All Staff