Senior HSE Manager (COMAH)

ADM; Erith; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health & fitness

Job summary

ADM UK is seeking a Senior HSE Manager (COMAH) to lead HSE, process safety and fire protection on a COMAH designated oilseeds processing site. You will ensure compliance with local and corporate standards while coordinating with regional/global technology centers and external authorities.

You will build and mentor a high-performing HSE team, drive risk reduction across operations, and manage COMAH compliance, incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives to sustain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Extensive expertise in Health & Safety, Environmental and Process Safety in a complex industrial environment.
• Strong COMAH/Seveso regulatory knowledge, explosion safety, risk assessments (HAZOP/LOPA) and ISO management systems.
• Proven leadership in high-hazard manufacturing with COMAH compliance experience.
• Strategic thinker with analytical and communication skills, able to translate risk into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HSE, Process Safety and Fire Protection team with strategic direction and operational oversight.
• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on Major Accident Hazard prevention and risk reduction.
• Use data and investigations to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Lead risk management processes (HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, PSSR) and represent the site with authorities.
• Collaborate with engineering/operations to deliver changes safely and align with ADM standards.

Skills

HSE leadership

COMAH/Seveso expertise

Process safety management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership and change management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Safety Management or related

Job description

Senior HSE Manager (COMAH)

We are now seeking a Senior HSE Manager (COMAH) at our COMAH designated Oilseeds Processing facility. You will support plant leadership in all HSE, process safety, and fire protection related topics, establishing and maintaining a safe and environmentally friendly work environment and culture based on local and corporate legislation, closely cooperating with the HSE and Process Safety (Regional & Global) Technology Centers and other key departments/ contacts in our global organization.

Job Description

Senior HSE Manager (COMAH)

We are now seeking a Senior HSE Manager (COMAH) at our COMAH designated Oilseeds Processing facility. You will support plant leadership in all HSE, process safety, and fire protection related topics, establishing and maintaining a safe and environmentally friendly work environment and culture based on local and corporate legislation, closely cooperating with the HSE and Process Safety (Regional & Global) Technology Centers and other key departments/ contacts in our global organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site HSE, Process Safety and Fire Protection team, providing strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure excellence in health, safety, environmental and COMAH performance. Coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team, setting clear objectives and building future HSE and Process Safety capability across the site.
• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on Major Accident Hazard prevention, SIF prevention, workforce engagement and continuous risk reduction.
• Use data, trends and insights to drive continuous improvement, lead significant incident investigations and ensure effective learning across the organization. Provide leadership and governance for Process Safety Management (PSM), ensuring effective controls are in place to manage Major Accident Hazards and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Lead and facilitate together with location Process Safety Engineer advanced risk management processes including HAZOPs, LOPAs, Management of Change and Permit-to-Work systems, coaching leaders in effective risk ownership. Act as the site’s key representative with regulatory authorities including the Environment Agency and HSE, leading inspections, audits and regulatory engagement.
• Build strong partnerships across site leadership, regional teams and corporate subject matter experts to drive sustainable HSE performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure new projects, plant modifications and investments are delivered safely through robust MoC and PSSR processes. Act as the site’s senior HSE advisor, influencing operational strategy and ensuring alignment with ADM standards and best practices. Support operations leaders in emergency situations, by leading emergency preparedness and crisis response planning, ensuring effective coordination with emergency services and external stakeholders.
• Promote organizational learning by ensuring robust onboarding, leadership development and HSE capability programs across the site Drive Performance Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Provide expert guidance on evolving COMAH, environmental and occupational safety legislation, ensuring ongoing compliance and best practice adoption.
• Serve as a key member of the COMAH leadership team, ensuring compliance with all Major Accident Hazard regulations and maintaining the site’s Safety Report and associated management systems.
• Model corporate values of integrity, respect, excellence, resourcefulness, teamwork, and responsibility.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Health & Safety, Environmental and Process Safety management systems within a complex industrial environment.
• Strong Process Safety and Major Accident Hazard expertise, including COMAH/Seveso regulations, explosion safety, process risk assessments (HAZOP, LOPA, PHA) and management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Proven leadership experience in Health, Safety and Process Safety within a high-hazard manufacturing, chemical, food processing, energy or industrial environment,
• Demonstrable experience managing COMAH compliance, Safety Reports, emergency planning and Major Accident Hazard risk management.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of translating risk into practical business solutions.
• Leadership and change management capabilities, with the ability to drive organizational shifts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence from the frontline to senior leadership.
• Experience leading complex projects and improvement programs, delivering measurable outcomes through effective planning and execution.
• A strong drive for success with a continuous improvement mindset and a consistently positive, solutions-based outlook.
• Comfortable working within a global organization, collaborating across functions, cultures and regional teams

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues can join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship program as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

112338BR