Global Environment, Health & Safety Programs Manager

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging seeks a Global Environment, Health & Safety Programs Manager to develop and execute EHS strategies across AMP. You will work with global and regional teams to implement EHS and FSPP programs, track progress, and drive a zero-harm culture. The role demands strong leadership and cross-cultural collaboration.

The ideal candidate has extensive EH&S and manufacturing experience, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to lead remotely in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering or technical subject.
• 7+ years of EH&S experience in an industrial setting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Excellent leadership abilities and knowledge of EHS Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of AMP Global EHS and FSPP Frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop EHS and risk management capabilities.
• Lead development of Root Cause Analysis training.
• Coordinate with Global and Regional EHS teams to stay updated on initiatives and incidents.
• Establish, monitor and report KPIs to Global and Regional teams.
• Support implementation of programs ensuring compliance with EH&S laws and standards.
• Identify best practices and share with AMP teams.

Skills

Engineering/Technical degree

EHS experience

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Remote team leadership

International experience

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Global Environment, Health & Safety Programs Manager

Location:

Chester, ENG, GB, CH1 2BQ

Job ID: 61942

Contract Type: Employee

Talent Area: Environmental and Health & Safety

Global Environment, Health & Safety Programs Manager - Ardagh Metal Packaging

Role Description: The Global EHS Programs Manager supports in the development and execution of EHS strategies for the organization in actionable plans that align with the AMP EHS Vision. The role is a critical interface between the Global/ Regional functions and site teams in the development and implementation of Global EHS and FSPP programs. In this role you will track and report progress against objectives in support of the EHS Strategy. Success in this role is measured through a delivery of a sustained zero-harm culture, improved risk resilience and demonstrable performance improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of the AMP Global EHS and FSPP Frameworks
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop EHS and risk management capabilities within AMP risk team to ensure we have the right skills and are globally coordinated.
• Lead development of Root Cause Analysis training (pending coordination with Continuous Improvement function)
• Partner with Engineering to develop processes where global standardisation is applicable in respect to machine operations
• Support with the development and training of Critical and Key Risk policies, standards and supporting guidance
• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to the Global and Regional teams
• Facilitate and schedule Global EHS Maturity Assessments within each region
• Participate in the Global EHS Maturity Assessments and FSPP assessments
• Coordinate with Global and Regional EHS teams to remain apprised of initiatives, guidance, relevant incidents, and regulatory updates.
• Support Implementation of programs to ensure compliance with all applicable EH&S laws, regulations, and standards.
• Assist with orientation of new EHS team members within the Region when required.
• Identify good practices and recognition opportunities for sharing with the broader AMP teams
• Lead/ assist investigation of high-risk incidents, identifying root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Assist sites with Risk Management prioritization and identification of capital expenditure projects aligned with Global and Regional objectives.
• Degree in an engineering or technical subject
• 7 plus years of EH&S Experience in an industrial setting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector
• Excellent leadership abilities and extensive knowledge of EHS Management Systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and comfortable using a variety of software programs
• Ability to lead remotely and in a multiculture environment
• Open communication skills (sending, receiving messages, understanding, empathy)
• Collaboration across the organization (builds relationships, influences & persuades, understands the organization, supports others)
• Motivation skills (persists to overcome obstacles, values people, creates positive personal impact, builds trust& loyalty)
• Results focused (sets goals, measures performance, focuses on priorities, mobilizes people)
• Organized personality (structured approach)
• Business Acumen, Conflict Management, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Ethics and Values, Written Communications
• International experience

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe, North America and Brazil and with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 metal beverage can production facilities in nine countries, employing more than 6,000 people with sales of approximately $4.9bn in 2024. A partner of choice for beverage companies, AMP is known for its outstanding quality and customer service and is the only pure-play metal beverage can producer of scale in the market today.

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), 76%-owned by Ardagh Group is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, underpins everything we do. We remain focused on continuous improvement in all aspects of our business to deliver long-term, sustainable success for our stakeholders.

Ardagh Group also holds a 42% interest in Trivium Packaging, a leading supplier of sustainable metal packaging to the food & specialty and personal care markets. Ardagh operates 59 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people with sales of approximately $9.1bn. The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!