Environmental Health & Safety Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Manager to champion safety and environmental initiatives in a manufacturing setting. This role involves leading safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture where safety is paramount. The ideal candidate will bring over six years of experience in Occupational Safety, with a strong focus on developing effective training and inspection protocols. As part of a collaborative team, you will drive change and improve safety standards across the organization, making a significant impact on the well-being of all partners and employees. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for safety, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Occupational Safety within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in creating safety programs and conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and environmental compliance efforts and training.
• Conduct inspections and collaborate on incident root causes.
• Manage plant safety budget and workers' compensation cases.

Skills

Occupational Safety

Environmental Safety

Safety Program Development

Plant Audits

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS Software

Job description

Job Description:

The EHS Manager will lead efforts to ensure a safe working environment for all Schreiber partners, customers, visitors, and outside contractors at the assigned location(s). They will be responsible for implementing successful environmental and safety programs in compliance with HSE and local regulations, fostering a 'safety comes first' culture among Schreiber partners. The EHS Manager will collaborate with plant leadership to lead safety and environmental initiatives, oversee all safety and environmental training, and ensure effective learning tools are developed and utilized. They will also measure the success of these training techniques.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Lead efforts to improve safety and environmental compliance, managing direct reports, leaders, and supporting partners.
2. Oversee the development, maintenance, and improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety written programs.
3. Track and meet deadlines for all safety and environmental programs.
4. Administer safety and environmental training, ensuring proper documentation for both hourly and salaried staff.
5. Lead safety and environmental inspections, including regulatory agency inspections.
6. Collaborate to identify root causes of incidents such as spills, safety incidents, and other EHS issues.
7. Maintain current certifications through ongoing safety and environmental training.
8. Conduct partner safety observations and validate the quality and quantity of observations to improve safety culture.
9. Manage the plant safety budget.
10. Work with HR to resolve workers' compensation cases.
11. Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects as needed.

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant certifications in Occupational Safety, Health, or Environmental fields are acceptable with proven experience.
2. Minimum of 6 years of experience in Occupational Safety, Health, or Environmental Safety within a manufacturing environment.
3. Experience in creating safety programs, conducting plant audits, and reporting findings.
4. Strong organizational, planning, and resilient work ethic.
5. Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
6. Proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office, EHS Software).
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
9. Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and drive change.
10. Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to inclusive hiring regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.