EHS Manager in Wantage

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha is a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day. Through the innovation of specialty chemicals and materials under our Alpha, Compugraphics, Electrolube, Kester, and MacDermid Enthone brands, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions provides solutions that power electronics interconnection.

Film & Smart Surface Solutions (F&SSS) are currently active in more than 50 countries. The main production location is in the UK, with plans in place to realize a second production location in Asia. Our R&D and Technical centres are already in all three territories, Americas, Asia and Europe.

The Environment, Health & Safety Manager (EH&S) is an integral role at the Wantage site and part of the management team. The role will be responsible for providing full cycle Health & Safety support across the business, driving and implementing strategy and for promoting a culture of continuous improvement in line with business objectives. The EH&S Manager will have responsibility for providing leadership and guidance to specific projects in addition to discharging their duties required to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.

What will you be doing?

• Championing a safe working environment and promoting the environmental agenda.
• Developing, implementing and updating policies and procedures.
• Driving EHS training and communication.
• Designing and implementing environmental management systems.
• Managing and continuously improving ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditations.
• Establishing a comprehensive program of safety audits, site walks and inspections, Gemba walks, risk assessments and developing emergency business continuity plans.
• Leading investigations, record and report on all accidents and near miss incidents and drive to close out with root cause rigor.
• Providing reports to senior management on current safety initiatives, identifying exposures and opportunities, and report on KPIs.
• Leading H&S meetings, the election of H&S representatives and manage actions arising.
• Being the site lead at corporate EHS meetings and interpreting corporate wide initiatives.
• Liaising effectively with regulatory authorities on all environmental and health & safety issues for the site.

Who are You?

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field.
• NEBOSH General Diploma qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing / industrial setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Health & Safety Legislation.
• Experience of carrying out and documenting risk assessments.
• Experience in environmental management.

What competencies will you need?

• Trained in accident / incident investigation.
• Competent in writing Safe Working Procedures and carrying out risk assessments.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Problem-solving Skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulations.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• High degree of technical proficiency.
• Ability to lead projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to manage own workload without supervision and meet deadlines.
• Able to deliver briefings.
• Stakeholder management.
• Passionate in the promotion of good health, safety and environmental culture.

We are Offering...

A competitive range of benefits are available including:

• 25 days holiday per annum.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Private medical insurance.
• Shopping discounts.
• Free parking and an on site subsidised canteen!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.