HSE Manager

• 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.

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.

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