Manufacturing EHS Manager - Lead Safety & Compliance

Shirley Parsons; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is supporting an international manufacturer in Northampton recruiting an EHS Manager to lead site-wide health and safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

The role focuses on compliance, risk management and embedding a proactive safety culture across production teams, contractors and leadership, with responsibility for reporting, audits and capital projects.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is required (or equivalent).
• Experience in manufacturing, food & beverage, FMCG or regulated industrial environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence at all levels.
• Proactive, resilient approach with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive legal compliance, risk management and EHS performance at the Northampton site.
• Influence, coach and support managers and frontline teams to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Lead EHS programmes including contractor management, machinery safety, behavioural safety, incident investigation, audits, inspections and reporting.
• Support capital investment projects and continuous improvement, acting as the site’s primary EHS contact.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing skills

Communication

Independent working

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Shirley Parsons is supporting an international manufacturer in Northampton recruiting an EHS Manager to lead site-wide health and safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

The role focuses on compliance, risk management and embedding a proactive safety culture across production teams, contractors and leadership, with responsibility for reporting, audits and capital projects.