Environmental Manager Manufacturing

Asset Appointments; North East; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in manufacturing seeks a dedicated Environmental Manager to oversee compliance and management systems. In this pivotal role, you will ensure adherence to environmental regulations, manage ISO standards, and lead initiatives for sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Environmental Management, with qualifications such as IEMA or NEBOSH, and experience in a manufacturing environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus structure and life assurance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Bonus up to £2,000 per annum

Qualifications

• Experience managing Environmental functions in a manufacturing setting.
• Professional qualifications in Environmental Management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all site permits and permissions.
• Implement and maintain ISO14001 and ISO50001 management systems.

Skills

Environmental Management

ISO14001

ISO50001

REACH knowledge

Waste Regulations

EA Permit Compliance

Trade Effluent Consent Compliance

Climate Change Agreement

Packaging Obligation Reporting

Education

IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management

NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE

Our client is a world class, multi award–winning, well–established manufacturing business, with strong and sustained investment in people, capital and plant. They produce specialist materials and are an acknowledged international leader in terms of size and technical capabilities.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Health & Safety Manager and will also provide assistance to HR in appropriately related matters. you will actively manage the Environmental function.

You must hold either a professional Environmental Management Qualification such as an IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or a NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management. Alternatively, you should be qualified to degree level in a Scientific Discipline, and possess experience in the following essential areas: waste regs, EA permit compliance, Trade effluent consent compliance, REACH knowledge, ISO14001, ISO 50001, Climate change agreement, packaging obligation reporting

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL SITE PERMITS AND PERMISSIONS:

• A (1) Environmental Permit regulated by the Environment Agency
• Trade Effluent – Consent to Discharge
• Reach authorisation and re–application in relation to Chemical Management (see below)
• Climate Change Agreement
• Packaging Obligation reporting
• Other miscellaneous permits
• Maintain compliance with the duty of care for waste at the Factory

OWNERSHIP OF ISO14001 AND ISO50001 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Implement and maintain ISO14001
• Implement and maintain ISO50001 as co–manager with the Engineering and Maintenance Manager
• Auditor support for other Management Systems held (45001 (H&S) & 9001 (Quality
• Standing in for the H&S Manager during absence periods
• Ability to design & deliver Environment Training programmes to employees as needed
• Maintain a robust Emergency preparedness, spill response and reporting regime as part of ISO14001
• Complete 5S/pollution prevention audits monthly in line with Change Management

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

• Management of process chemicals to include:
• Co–ordinate the High–Performance Team for solvent
• Troubleshoot solvent consumption and emission anomalies
• Working with the line Process Operators and Engineering on solvent capture
• Record and maintain solvent consumption improvement register with the H&S Manager
• Carbon Bed Maintenance: Manage carbon media activity testing and regularly liaise with Engineering and Corporate to determine carbon media changes
• Complete data analysis when needed during troubleshoots
• Complete daily, monthly and yearly data recording and analysis

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience of Managing the Environmental function within a Process/manufacturing business
• Hold either a professional Environmental Management Qualification such asan IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or a NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management. Alternatively, you should be qualified to degree level in a Scientific Discipline, and possess experience in the following essential areas: waste regs, EA permit compliance, Trade effluent consent compliance, REACH knowledge, ISO14001, ISO 50001, Climate change agreement, packaging obligation reporting
• Ideally a Professional Safety Qualification

Details of Package:

GBP48,000 to GBP55,000 + Bonus (Up to 2k PA) + Benefits (Inc. life Assurance) Hours of work: 8am 5pm Monday to Friday (Daily lunch break is 1 hour)