Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Main Purpose:

Development, implementation and management of Health & Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices

Key Tasks:

The following reflect the main tasks associated with this position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive

• Management of site wide Health & Safety and Environmental issues through participative/hands-on interaction with all levels on site to ensure compliance with all current legislation, including codes of practice and relevant standards and the review and development of Company policy and procedures;
• Ensure that Company procedures are being fully implemented throughout each department, providing assistance to the Managers, Team Leaders and Supervisors on practical management of the Health & Safety and Environmental systems;
• Establish investigative / audit programs and through the application of structured approaches, secure improvements in Health & Safety and Environmental performance. Undertake regular review, analysis, presentation and reporting of performance;
• Develop close working relationships and establish communications with all management levels across production, human resources, engineering, technical, R&D, commercial, quality, finance, sales etc. ensuring that the corrective action arising from audits/reviews is carried out within given timescales and to facilitate the deployment and sustainability of Health & Safety improvements;
• Regularly review and develop risk assessments and safe procedure sheets in relation to all machinery, environmental areas and employees’ tasks ensuring appropriate document control, issue and training.Ensure reviews are carried out in response to an accident / dangerous occurrence;
• Lead in the analysis of training needs to facilitate compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental requirements throughout the Company. Also to prepare and deliver training in related areas. Ensure that all records are kept up to date and that training gaps are identified and appropriate action taken;
• Investigate improvement opportunities in Health & Safety and Environmental areas. Identify solutions / provide proposals to overcome / remove constraints to performance improvements, e.g. introduction of best practice, training, reporting, communication, investment etc;
• Develop a “safety culture” through the introduction of best practice tools and techniques including Toolbox Talks, safety themes, safety action teams, (SAT) etc;
• Liaise with relevant external agencies, H&S Executive, Fire Authority, Environmental Agency, Rivers Agency, DOE as and when required;
• Lead investigations in relation to incidents / accidents and liaise with insurers to maintain tight control regarding claims & investigations;
• Lead the Health & Safety Audit process across the site ensuring timely communication of findings and performance;
• Provide support as required reference external compliance audits from suppliers and third party auditors;
• Establish visible presence across all areas of the site on a daily basis to ensure satisfactory Health & Safety performance is achieved and the effectiveness of communications throughout operations between management and shop floor is maintained;
• Ensure the integration and alignment of Health & Safety objectives with the Company’s TPM objectives and contribute to the programme;
• Investigate accidents and dangerous occurrences, maintaining proper records, complying with and reporting to relevant bodies (RIDDOR) and preparing information for claims defence in conjunction with relevant parties.Prepare recommendations in respect of corrective action;
• Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations in respect of all relevant materials on site. To include the co-ordination of recording data supplied sub-contractors/suppliers, liaising with Managers in respect of reviewing risk assessments, safe procedures, training documentation and communication of information to all relevant parties;
• Ensure that breaches of Health and Safety and Environmental policy and procedures are reported to the Production Director and Human Resources Manager;
• Chair Company Health & Safety / Environmental meetings, including Health & Safety Committee meetings, advise on suitable action plans and prepare and distribute minutes accordingly;
• Co-ordinate relevant licence applications in relation to materials and Environmental legislation including a planned programme of testing as per statutory requirements;
• Prepare an annual Health & Safety Balanced Scorecard incorporating K.P.I.’s to track performance and measure improvements against agreed objectives. Demonstrate and present achievement of quantifiable accident / cost reductions where appropriate which contribute to bottom line gains. Ensure the business benefits of proposals, improvements etc are quantifiable;
• Advise and support Group subsidiary companies on Health and Safety / Environmental matters as and when required;
• Undertake “special projects” and report as required;
• Ensure adherence to good housekeeping procedures so that a safe and clean working environment is kept at all times;
• Ensure shift handovers are complied with;
• Ensure that the Health & Safety Policy and Manual of the Company is operated and constantly reviewed to ensure compliance with statutory regulations as they change from time to time;
• Keep abreast of changing/impending legislation and implications for the Company. Prepare material and disseminate knowledge to management to ensure knowledge is maintained;
• Prepare reports for management and the Board as and when required.

Communications

• Ensure communications are maintained at the highest possible level between management and the workforce and keep your Manager / Director advised of impending situations which could develop into more serious problems;
• Maintain open relationships with the Management team allowing for the reporting of Health & Safety / Environmental management information in an efficient manner;
• Maintain working relationships with all designated Health & Safety representatives;
• Develop mutual respect with all employees, by ensuring that all dealings are objective and impartial;
• Ensure proposals and plans are appropriately discussed before implementation.

General

• Ensure compliance with the Company's Equal Opportunities Policy;
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Administration

• Provide, on a timely basis, both summary and detailed management information, reports and updates;
• Ensure that all reports, studies etc. required are accurate, submitted on time and to the required standard.