HSE Manager

Freudenberg Group; Littleborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group seeks a proactive HSE leader to guide local safety officers, design training aligned with Skill Matrix, and ensure compliance with standards across multiple sites in the UK. You will manage risk, investigate incidents, and drive continuous safety improvements while fostering a strong safety culture.

qualifications include a 3–5 year HSE track record, English plus local language proficiency, and experience with tools like Enablon; a degree in OHS&E or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years job-specific experience in HSE
• Up to 3 years experience in Operations Management
• Knowledge of HSE laws & regulations
• Advanced English and fluent local language
• Strong mentoring, multicultural, conflict management, analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in MS Applications and Enablon

Responsibilities

• Lead and support local HSE Officers to foster a safe culture
• Develop training plans aligned with HSE Skill Matrix and Training Program
• Provide functional leadership across multiple sites with varying tech & risk profiles
• Ensure compliance with Freudenberg Standards, FPM strategies and local regulations
• Implement corporate HSE guidelines tailored to site needs
• Maintain documentation and reporting to meet legal and corporate requirements
• Oversee risk assessments across locations and track updates
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions & contribute to crisis planning
• Share best practices within Corporate HSE and site teams
• Support internal audits and safety data analysis for continuous improvement
• Drive Safety Culture initiatives and training programs
• Evaluate Safety Culture tools and their use across sites
• Coordinate with safety teams and committees for alignment and communication
• Provide technical support and training to promote safe working environments
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills
• Advise on workplace design, ergonomic improvements and equipment procurement
• Support social and sanitary facilities planning per HSE standards

Skills

Mentoring

Counselling

Conflict management

Multicultural skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Assoc Degree+ in OHS&E

Tools

Enablon

Job description

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Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Support and guide local HSE Officers in the assigned country, fostering a collaborative and high-performing safety culture.
• Assist in developing training plans aligned with the HSE Skill Matrix and Training Program.
• Provide functional leadership across multiple sites with varying technologies and risk profiles.

Compliance and Implementation

• Ensure compliance with Freudenberg Standards, FPM strategies, and all applicable national and local HSE regulations.
• Implement corporate HSE guidelines tailored to site-specific needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and reporting in accordance with legal and corporate requirements.

Risk Management and Incident Response

• Oversee the execution and regular update of risk assessments across all locations.
• Monitor and analyze HSE incidents, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to crisis management and emergency preparedness planning and execution.

Best Practice Sharing and Continuous Improvement

• Promote the exchange of best practices within the Corporate HSE function and among site HSE teams.
• Support internal audits and the analysis of safety data to drive continuous improvement.
• Encourage proactive safety initiatives and corrective action planning.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with safety teams and committees to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Provide technical support and training to promote a safe and compliant working environment.

Training and Safety Culture

• Lead "Train the Trainer" sessions and deliver essential HSE training programs.
• Organize and support Safety Culture initiatives across the assigned country.
• Evaluate and enhance the use of Safety Culture tools.

Emergency Preparedness

• Participate in emergency response planning and training activities.
• Review and update emergency procedures following incidents or drills.

Technical and Operational Support

• Advise on workplace design, ergonomic improvements, and technical equipment procurement.
• Support the planning and implementation of social and sanitary facilities in line with HSE standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree or above, ideally in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment, business, technical or engineering major.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years job specific work experience in HSE, ideally have up to 3 years experience in Operations Management, e.g., as Plant/Site Manager or Engineering/Maintenance Manager.
• Knowledge: Good knowledge of HSE laws regulations.
• Language Skills: Advanced in English and fluent local language.
• Required Competencies and Skills: Good ability of mentoring and counselling, strong multicultural skills, and good ability of conflict management, strong analysis and problem-solving skills, advanced level of using Microsoft Applications and other HSE specific tools, e.g., Enablon.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (United Kingdom)