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 the plant complies with current health, safety and environmental legislation, approved codes of practice, and guidance in relation to employment and service provision. Work proactively with managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for colleagues and visitors. The HSE Manager supports 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, engaging with internal and external stakeholders when necessary. Dedicated to continuous enhancement of safety, sustainability topics and environmental performance, the role includes leadership, coaching of the site team, gathering pertinent HSES data and reporting, evaluating the effectiveness of site management systems, initiating corrective actions, implementing improvements and ensuring all local procedures align with Artifex Interior Systems requirements.

Main missions and results:

• Support the HSES Director - action plans, meetings and technical support.
• Support ISO14001 / ISO45001 internal cross over audits - 3 day internal audit against ISO standards, familiarity with HSE management systems and ISO norms, and working knowledge of ISO50001.
• SIP Audits (systemic improvement process) - review audits against the Artifex standards, review SIP during integrated audits.
• HSE communications, HSE Alerts, Good Behaviours - writing and preparing communications.
• Tracking open points from audits and investigation reports / roadmaps - collate and report findings.
• Accident / incident analysis - identify trends and 5 why root cause analysis, collate and report findings.
• Process statistical data - reports for the site management team.
• Improvement plans - create and manage continuous improvement plans.
• Experience in document management - ensure all documents are controlled according to correct standard.
• Support Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability committee meetings.
• Outline and define how HSE/EHS requirements will be met from a management systems point of view (GDS, global documentation system).
• Ensure HSES standards applicable and customer requirements are permanently met for the site under responsibility.
• Document the local management system in a manual and required documents; provide feedback to the HSES Director for best practice communications to the UK Group.
• Support in reporting audit results and status of related corrective actions.
• Ensure deviations found during internal system audits are closed within the appropriate period.
• Advise Management Teams and the Management Systems Manager on measures to increase management system effectiveness.
• Train and coach plant management to establish and maintain a documented system meeting ISO14001 / ISO45001 and other customer requirements.
• Support and guide location during preparation for third party audits; ensure deviations are closed within the appropriate period for audited plants and departments.
• Keep informed on changes to health, safety and environmental legislation; review and add new legislation to legal registers.
• Participate in the Management Review ISO14001/ISO45001; report on HSE status and advise on improvement activities.
• Support implementation of actions related to HSES programmes.
• Coach management on HSES matters.
• Maintain knowledge of all procedures related to position and activities; model adherence and require the same from subordinates; ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures in performance evaluation.
• Clear communication, coaching, and support employees to address HSES concerns.
• Communicate Artifex Interior Systems Policies and Procedures, including the ZERO Tolerance Policy, and ensure escalation of HSE concerns to corporate management.
• Act as a support function for the UK team.
• Manage and report the sustainability Kaizen process.
• Ensure all employees and visitors receive the correct HSES induction, aligned to group requirements.
• Capture and report incident statistics, identify trends, and track/drive site corrective action.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Previous experience in the automotive industry, including quality and/or HSE Engineer roles or HSE Manager/Specialist experience in the production sector.
• Experience in document management; ensure all documents are controlled according to correct standard.
• Engineering background in chemistry, machinery or mechanics; degree related to environment, health & safety, or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 & ISO45001, applicable HSE legislation, customer requirements, and ISO/IATF16949.
• Fluent in English.
• PC Literacy.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Empathic and active listener.
• Ability to manage several tasks and activities.
• Understanding of new and existing HSES principles, technologies and processes with a passion for continuous learning.
• Proven interpersonal and influencing skills.
• High level of drive and personal commitment.
• Works well under pressure and engages at all levels of the organisation, both internally and externally.
• Well developed leadership and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to accept and make challenges positively and debate confidently.
• Credible with peers and able to demonstrate added value.
• High problem solving skills with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Delivers on promises; does what they say they will do when they say they will do it.
• High degree of integrity and always prepared to do the right thing.

What you'll get:

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

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