HSE Manager in Liverpool

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business.

Main purpose of the job:

To develop and implement Health, Safety Environmental & Sustainability best practice, ensuring their Plant complies with current health safety and environmental legislation, approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to employment and service provision. To work proactively with managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for colleagues and visitors. The HSE Manager plays a vital role in supporting the AGM to ensure that the plant consistently meets the HSES requirements of Artifex Interior Systems and complies with relevant Artifex standards and local legislative mandates. This includes active engagement with internal and external stakeholders when necessary. Additionally, dedicated to a continuous enhancement of safety, sustainability topics and environmental performance. They take on a leadership and coaching the site team, providing guidance and support. Furthermore, they are responsible for gathering pertinent HSES data and reporting, as necessary. This role also involves evaluating the effectiveness of site management systems, initiating corrective actions, implementing improvements, and reporting on progress. It is crucial that all local procedures align with Artifex Interior Systems requirements.

Main missions and results:

• Support the HSES Director – support and assisting the HSE function, with action plans, meetings, and technical support.
• Support ISO14001 / ISO45001 internal crossover audits – 3-day internal audit against ISO14001 / 45001 international management standards, must be familiar with HSE management systems and ISO norms and have working knowledge of ISO50001.
• SIP Audits (systemic improvement process)– review audits against the Artifex standards, review SIP at during the integrated audits.
• HSE communications, HSE Alerts, Good Behaviours – writing and preparing communications.
• Tracking open points from audits, investigation reports / roadmaps – collating and reporting findings.
• Accident / incident analysis – identify trends and 5 why root cause analysis – collating and reporting findings.
• Process statistical data – reports for the site management team.
• Improvement plans – create improvement plans for continuous improvement & manage the improvement plans.
• Experience in document management – ensuring all documents are controlled according to correct standard.
• Support Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability committee meeting.
• Outline and define how the requirements for Health Safety & Environmental, (HSE/EHS), from a management systems point of view will be met. (GDS, global documentation system).
• HSES standards applicable and of customer requirements are permanently met for the site under their responsibility.
• Document the local management system in a manual and documents required. Provide feedback to the HSES Director to provide best practice communications to the UK Group.
• Support in the reporting of audit results and status about related corrective actions.
• Support the HSES Director to ensure that deviations found during internal system audits are closed within the appropriate period.
• Advise the Management Teams their responsibility and the Management Systems Manager about the measures necessary to increase the management systems effectiveness.
• Train and coach plant management team to establish and maintain a documented management system meeting the requirements of ISO14001 / ISO 45001 and other environmental, health & safety standards and customer requirements applicable.
• Support and guide the location during the preparation for 3rd party audits. Is responsible to ensure that deviations found are closed within the appropriate period by the plants under their responsibility and by the plants/departments/positions that they have audited.
• Keep themselves informed on the changes, health safety & environmental legislation, ensuring that new legislation is reviewed and added to legal registers.
• Participate in the Management Review ISO14001/ISO45001 for corporate. Report on HSE status and provide advice on improvement activities.
• Support with implementing actions related to HSES programmes.
• Coach the management team on HSES matters.
• Maintains a good knowledge of all procedures related to their position and activities. Gives personal example of adherence to these procedures. Requires the same from their subordinates. Considers company’s policies and procedures knowledge and consistent application as a key element in any individual performance evaluation.
• Clear communication, coaching, and to support employees to address HSES concerns.
• Artifex Interior Systems Policies and Procedures, clear communication of the ZERO Tolerance Policy, transparency, ensuring escalation of HSE concerns to the corporate management team.
• A support function for the UK team.
• Manage and report the sustainability kaizen process.
• Ensure all employees and visitors receive the correct HSES induction, align to group requirements.
• Capture and report incident statistics, identifying trends. Track / drive site corrective action.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Previous experience in the automotive industry, some of which as quality and/or HSE Engineer, or experience in production sector as HSE Manager and/or Specialist.
• Experience in document management – ensuring all documents are controlled according to correct standard.
• Engineer in chemistry, machinery, or mechanics; degree related to environment and/or health & safety; or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 & ISO 45001, of applicable HSE legislation and of customer requirements. Knowledge of ISO/IATF16949.
• Fluent in English.
• PC Literate.
• Knowledge and use of MS-Office.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Empathic and active listener.
• Must be able to manage several tasks/activities.
• Understanding new and existing HSES principles, technologies, and processes with passion for continuous learning.
• Proven interpersonal and influencing skills.
• High level of drive and personal commitment.
• Working well under pressure and engaging at all levels of the organisation both internally and externally.
• Well-developed leadership skills with excellent influencing capabilities.
• Ability to make and accept challenge positively and debate confidently.
• Credible with peers and able to demonstrate added value.
• High problem-solving skills with drive for continuous improvement.
• Deliver on promises, do what they say they will do, when they say they will do it.
• High degree of integrity always prepared to do the right thing.

What you'll get:

You will receive a competitive salary ranging plus company holiday pay. Working hours are 40 per week on days. Training will be given to the right candidate with the opportunity to join an expanding site within our organisation.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

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