EHS Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey.

The Opportunity

Provide Leadership in the fields of Health, Safety & Environmental controls for all site personnel in order to meet HSE, regulatory and Glanbia requirements. Define & deliver strategies aligned to site & company goals to improve safety and safety compliance to drive value to the business. Responsible for the design, specification, implementation and ongoing maintenance of relevant processes, systems & projects to deliver performance improvement in key EHS KPIs. Drive a high level of engagement to Operational Teams and collaborating functions aligned to Glanbia’s Values and manage and support site safety training & auditing to continuously improve EHS standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for GPN values, encourage all staff to live these in their working lives & provide leadership to yours and wider matrix teams supporting diversity and inclusion programs.
• Ensure the working environment, equipment, plant and people meet with legislative and internal environmental, health and safety standards at all times.
• Co-ordinate the site departments to complete the risk assessment program for their areas, and where required complete assessments yourself, according to scheduled requirements.
• Support and drive business accident prevention initiatives through the development and implementation of Capital projects, new systems processes, training and procedures to drive continuous improvement on EHS.
• Ensure that all actions generated from assessments, accidents and incidents are tracked and closed out effectively, monitoring their quality to maintain the highest standards and ensure best practice delivery.
• Ensure the GPN (Middlesbrough) Health, Safety and Welfare Manual and related documents are maintained and reviewed in line with legislation, HSE Approved Codes of Practice and Glanbia standards.
• Manage the various EHS systems including, Intelex Accident Incident Recording Database, and any other systems and provide reports and analysis to the Leadership Team as required.
• Manage all legal environmental requirements, including controlled waste and water effluent discharge.
• Manage and maintain the ISO14001 site certification.
• Manage the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) activities to support accreditation as part of the GPN Sustainability strategy.
• Complete Packaging Obligation submissions for GPN (UK) and manage commitments to Waste and EPR regulations.
• Ensure security requirements are risk assessed, implemented and are in line with GPN standards.
• Manage external audits including the HSE, GRMS, BCP and our insurers and ensure any areas for improvement are targeted with effective action plans.
• Support Internal Safety Inspections and BRCGS, Customer, Regulatory & Ethical audits to verify compliance.
• Working with HR, develop and coordinate an effective Health Surveillance program for all employees based on job exposures/risks.
• Interface with the Regulatory Authorities (HSE, Environment Agency, Northumbrian Water, etc) and Insurers on key matters such as Fire Risk Assessments, RIDDOR reporting, Emergency Planning & EHS Improvement Plans.
• Develop & deliver EH&S training where required.
• Act as content owner/validator for any EHS related training including the employee induction.
• Provide support to employees in understanding their key accountabilities with regard to EHS performance.
• Auditing, monitoring, reviewing and implementing health and safety policies, working practices, safety procedures and standards for all respective operations.
• Act as Risk Controller with regard to Employee Liability/Insurance claims and ensure a due diligence approach to accident/incident investigation and claims management.
• Develop, coach and mentor SEAT (area safety teams) across the business unit to become an effective front line tool in implementing, challenging, supporting and delivering GPN EHS targets and goals.
• Manage local processes on Safety communication and participate in those held across GPN as part of the HSLT.
• Maintain and complete EHS KPI reporting in appropriate systems to facilitate performance measurement.
• Prepare and deliver the EHS budget through reviewing any assumptions made, challenging constraints and highlighting any step-cost changes.
• Ensure effective cost control through best use of all resources.
• Participate in Daily Direction Setting across Operations to deliver improvements and prioritise resources to impact Safety.

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Experience as a EHS Manager with a proven track record in delivering improvements in a fast paced environment and collaborative positive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to motivate and engage teams with effective coaching and development to support day to day accountability in activity execution to support business growth opportunities.
• Ability to act at pace and think strategically with developed Project & Change Management.
• Waste Obligations and compliance to EPR Knowledge and Experience of Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Systems to impact KPIs is preferred.
• 5+ years in operations preferably in FMCG business and in an EH&S role with previous food industry experience.
• A relevant EHS Degree or NEBOSH Diploma in H&S and/or Environmental Management Chartered Member of IOSH or IEMA (Or working towards this may be acceptable).
• Good computer literacy including SAP if possible.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and How You Will Work

The opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough with hybrid working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.

What We Would Like to Offer You

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health plan, pension and competitive salary.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.