Health, Safety and Environmental Manager Folkestone, England
Church & Dwight
Full Time
Folkestone, England
39506 - 50664 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.
Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.
United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.
Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager with experience within a manufacturing setting? Do you hold a NEBOSH certificate and Diploma in Safety Management? Are you passionate about driving a culture of health & safety?
If the answer is yes - then look no further. Church & Dwight UK Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Environment, Health & Safety Manager to join our team based in Folkestone, Kent.
The Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager works closely with the EH&S Officer to support the site safety, health and environmental activities, execution of all safety, health and environmental programmes whilst ensuring the organization operated within required regulations and compliance of company standard.
This role is responsible for all of our five UK business sites including a Manufacturing site and Logistics Warehouse in Folkestone, Kent and our French sister organization Sofibel’s warehouse in Revel.
Key responsibilities include:
- Development, implementation and execution of Site safety, health and environmental initiatives, strategies, programs, and procedures, via hands on counsel, supervision, assessment, and implementation.
- Participates in the Safety and Environmental audits & inspections, updating and monitoring of systems, and the implementation and tracking of action plans, including benchmarking, and participating in other sites' audits.
- Active participate in shift meetings, safety committee meetings, EHS meetings and scheduled audits.
- Research and maintain working knowledge of relevant safety rules and regulations and the impact they have on the site.
- Analyze safety conditions and behaviors and recommend changes to continuously improve site safety performance and compliance to world class levels.
- Develop, update, and maintain site safety policies, programs, standards, and work practices to ensure “audit ready” state of compliance.
- Drive implementation of safety best in class programs, systems, and processes, including training and coaching to establish clear procedures on EHS measures, hazard recognition and precautions and stay in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Identify strategic partnerships and maintain contracts with key safety vendors (PPE, industrial hygiene sampling, etc.).
- Provides functional and technical expertise/coaching as needed in all areas and initiatives especially Permit to Work, Machine Safety, and EHS Standards.
- Ensures excellence in EHS compliance and work practices with a flexible 24/7 schedule and leading by example for EHS behaviors.
- Effectively coaches and develops operations line supervision to be effective EH&S leaders/coaches in their respective positions.
- Actively participate on assigned teams, in the EHS department and be a backup to other specialist/generalist and managers when needed.
The ideal candidate will be a NEBOSH trained H&S Manager with a Diploma in Safety and experience within a manufacturing or similar organisation. In addition:
- NEBOSH Certificate and Membership to affiliated body i.e. IOSH at minimum Technical Level
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
- Previous people management experience with a passion for development of staff.
- In-depth knowledge of safety, health and environmental systems and compliance (chemical management, confined space, radiation, lasers, hearing conservation, industrial hygiene, Permit to Work, machine safety- LOTO, working at heights, BBS, PPE. etc.).
- Excellent written and oral communication and leadership skills are required along with the ability able to communicate with audiences that have a broad range of background and understanding, influencing others and interpersonal interactions.
- Excellent ability to make well-informed decision in both routine and emergency situations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication and prioritization skills.
- Strong comprehension skills, legal and regulatory interpretation and technical writing skills (policies, standards, references and training materials).
- Ability to work in a team environment and the initiative to lead continuous improvement efforts.
- Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Maintain up to date knowledge/understanding of environmental, health and safety legislation.
- Good observational and investigation skills, ability to apply root cause analysis and practical application of risk assessment techniques.
- Strong interaction and communication skills across different peer groups and management levels across the business.
- Good training and presentation skills
- Motivation, drive, and enthusiasm for learning
- Can DO proactive attitude to Health and Safety issues
- Ability to cope with pressure, assertive and adaptable
In return we offer a competitive package, including 24 days annual leave, a pension matched up to 9%, discretionary annual bonus, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at
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Church & Dwight
http://churchdwight.com
Ewing, United States
Matthew Farrell
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Consumer Product Manufacturing
1846
