Site EHS Manager

Job Title: Site HSE Manager
Job Reward: £50-£55k Target Plus Comprehensive Package. However, applications are taken on experience and future Fit capability
The Client: Global FMCG Food and Drink Manufacturing business, a market Leader
Reporting to: Site Director
Job Type: Permanent, newly created role, onsite
Job Location: Wrexham area, North Wales, commutable from Chester, Mould, Ellesmere, Flint, Whitchurch, etc.
A global multi-site manufacturer, with big ambitions for growth
Are you a passionate and people-centric Health, Safety & Environmental Leader?

Able to lead and implement a cultural change programme in HSE excellence on a large manufacturing site?

Do you want to work for a business that invests in its people and fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement? A chance of Career Progression?

You will collaborate with site SLT, business leaders, employees, and external stakeholders to implement effective SHE practices that promote well-being, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety.

You are the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in health, safety and environmental management onsite. The site has a clear emphasis on teamwork, capability building, safety, engagement and inclusion.

Responsibilities & Duties – Site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Visible, onsite, leading the Health, Safety & Environmental function across the site, responsible for implementing H&SE management systems, responsible for the wellbeing of several hundred people on site
An EHS Manager who will lead the development and implementation of the site’s Environment, Health & Safety deployment plan to deliver objectives in line with the Group Sustainability and HSE Strategy
Coach and mentor the teams around HSE initiatives
Lead BBS (Behaviour Based Safety) program
Develop and implement an Environmental Management System
Develop an effective EH&S risk management program to ensure compliance
Embedding strong safety systems, standards and behaviours
Leading risk assessments, audits and investigations
Managing and developing two direct reports
Lead the investigation of accidents, Environmental and H&S incidents to identify, implement and maintain corrective actions
Analyse EH&S lagging and leading KPIs to identify improvement
Work with and support management teams, developing and championing annual safety plans, best practice, developing cohesive solutions to operational SHE challenges and champion continuous improvement and positive leadership behaviours
Experience and qualifications – Site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Safety leadership experience ideally within FMCG  or general manufacturing environments
Passionate about people safety, comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and able to influence and engage teams at every level
Be a cultural ambassador by role modelling safety leadership, coaching and developing others to foster and achieve an ‘Excelling’ H&S culture
Empower all levels of the workforce, floor to SLT
Visible and approachable
A NEBOSH qualification, Certificate or Diploma, ideally graduate IOSH
Delivering an effective framework for safety program management
Delivering an effective framework of incident investigation, auditing, and training oversight
Manufacturing and factory or warehousing site experience strongly preferred; FMCG, Packaging, Food and Drink is ideal
Diploma in Environmental Management is desirable
What We Can Offer - Site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

A Highly Competitive salary
Opportunity to shape safety culture at a key growth site
Strong focus on prevention, engagement and sustainability
Supportive leadership
Company bonus scheme
Health care plan
Retailer Discounts
Amazing perks and discounts
Annual salary group life assurance
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Senior HSE Manager, SHE Manager, HSE Manager, Factory HSE Manager, Senior HSE Advisor, Group HSE Manager, HSE leader, Head of HSE, or HSE lead, may be suitable for this position.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed