Environment, Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Castleford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging solutions provider is seeking an EHS Manager to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This role requires a strong background in EHS regulations and incident management, offering a dynamic environment with a focus on sustainability. The ideal candidate will have professional certifications and experience in manufacturing settings, along with the ability to influence organizational safety culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Safety or related field.
• Experience in Environmental Health and Safety management.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide training on EHS best practices.
• Monitor and report on EHS performance metrics.

Skills

EHS regulations

Incident investigation

Environmental compliance

Safety training

Continuous improvement

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Qualification in Occupational Safety/Environment

Job description

Job Description

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 18 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year.

Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com

As EHS Manager, you will be part of the site’s Management Team and will play a critical role in ensuring that our operations adhere to environmental, health, and safety standards.

Your expertise will be pivotal in developing, implementing, and managing our environmental health and safety programmes.

You will collaborate closely with various departments to identify potential risks, promote best practices, and foster a culture of safety within the organisation.

Location: Allerton Bywater, Castleford (Site based)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) with flexibility required as per business needs

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant EHS regulations and standards, such as (but not limited to) ISO 45001 & ISO9001.
• Provide training and guidance to all employees on EHS best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, analyse and report on EHS performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Lead and conduct regular audits and inspections to identify any non-conformances, safety hazards and areas for improvement, developing action plans where required.
• Provide appropriate guidance and direction at site level with interventions as required to remove obstacles
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate EHS considerations into operational projects and processes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally to build trust and deliver global EHS programmes

About You

You will have a comprehensive understanding of EHS regulations and have the ability to navigate complex compliance frameworks.

Your insights will directly influence our sustainability initiatives, as you help creatively align our safety protocols with environmentally responsible practices.

In this multifaceted role, you will be the driving force behind accident prevention strategies and will take the lead in incident investigations.

You will empower teams to achieve outstanding safety performance while minimizing potential environmental impacts, thereby aligning with our commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

You will also:

• Have achieved a recognised qualification in Occupational Safety, Environment or a related field
• Hold professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent standard
• Have experience in Environmental Health and Safety management, preferably gained from within manufacturing environments.
• Possess strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards relevant to the industry; packaging and manufacturing.
• Have experience working within a waste recycling plant would be beneficial, as would experience adhering to a EA (Environment Agency) waste recycling permit

What we can offer the right candidate

You can expect a competitive remuneration package including a discretionary bonus scheme.

Additional benefits include:

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life Assurance

Immediate access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!