SHE Manager

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) Manager to join the Edwards team based at Product Company Eastbourne.

Edwards has been engineering environments where innovation thrives for more than 100 years. Our legacy is built on a willingness to push the boundaries of science – that’s why we’re a global leader of vacuum and abatement. Being part of Atlas Copco Group means we have more than 55,000 employees around the world; this is your opportunity to work alongside passion, expertise, and with the latest technology to transform industries such as electronics, medical research, renewable energy and more. Together, we have the power to improve millions of lives and shape countless careers.

We are diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognize that bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where everyone has a sense of belonging and purpose.

Mission

• To ensure that all who work at the Eastbourne Product Company are able to carry out their roles safely and with minimum adverse impact on the environment
• To provide support and guidance to the Eastbourne site management teams on Safety, Health and Environmental related matters. In so doing, ensure all compliance, legislative, safety and environmental responsibilities are complied with.
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the SHE Management System set out in Risk Control Elements RCE00 through to RCE28 is effectively implemented at the Eastbourne site.
• Strengthen the Eastbourne Product Company SHE Team demonstrating strong leadership to ensure effective recruitment and selection, objective setting, and development for a multi-skilled SHE team.
• Identify the future talent pipeline including succession planning. Manage by coaching, mentoring and developing the team to solve ever more ambitious challenges.
• Work with local management to manage a long-term sustainable approach to the assessment of all risks, the recording of such risks and the swift introduction of measures to minimize such risks in safety, health and environmental matters, both preventative and protective while working towards an integrated SHEQ approach.
• Develop and provide training and awareness to affected employees/management.
• Ensure that the design and implementation of all SHE programmes are successful in involving all employees; especially in informing, development and training.
• Coordinate incident/hazard investigations and corrective actions. Take the lead role in investigations into serious incidents.
• Ensure that local management operate a streamlined and effective SHE reporting system which will allow the monitoring of site SHE performance against leading and lagging indicators and the reporting into GPS for “people” and “sustain” reporting.
• Conduct audits and inspections to assure compliance to company and regulatory procedures. Prepare and maintains necessary regulatory documentation and reports.
• Chair regular Safety, Health and Environmental Performance reviews, and provide input and advice, including an annual management review.
• Provide technical/Engineering support in SHE areas for assigned areas and projects.
• Plan and perform occupational health surveys.
• Support line managers in the execution of their SHE responsibilities.
• Support business area sustainability programs through local initiatives and reporting
• Lead any accident/incident investigation and report to authorities and/or group sustainability team as necessary
• Supporting Business Continuity activities and reporting.
• Take a key role in the emergency evacuation plan to ensure compliance measures are met.
  
  

Provide the expertise to review and update Significant Impact Register in respect of the ISO14001 accreditation.

To Succeed You Need

• Diploma or NEBOSH Certificate in health and safety management and/or Environmental Diploma or Certificate or equivalent
• Must have at least 5 years SHE experience in a manufacturing organisation with awareness of the practical application of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 standards
• Able to demonstrate ability to improve process, write/re-write procedural documents and deliver training.
• Must be a good communicator and have excellent fluency in spoken and written English, must have a good grasp of Microsoft office applications. Ability to make decisions based on a knowledge of the business and an understanding of the business impact. Must be able to inspire and motivate the team and demonstrate strong influencing skills.
• Strong communication skills, organisational awareness and impact and influencing skills are a prerequisite.
• Assertive, diplomatic with a good appreciation of business and commercial issues.
• Report writing, presentation and training skills.
• Self-starter, effective time manager and effective line manager.
• Membership of professional body IEMA, IOSH preferred.
  
  

There’s power in our perks too. They vary by where you are in the world, but you can expect:

• 25 days’ holiday and bank holidays off
• Up to 7.5% bonus/profit share scheme
• Up to 8% company contribution pension
• 4 x basic salary life assurance
• Cash health plan
• Subsidised canteen and gym membership
• Long Service, Recognition and Reward programmes
• Family ready policies
• Support/sponsorship for formal qualifications and professional development
• Time off to volunteer
• Global career opportunities
• Thriving well-being programme
• And more
  
  

We believe in empowering you through purpose and collaboration. With your passion, our innovation and cutting-edge technology, the possibilities to shape the future are endless. Apply now.

Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.