EHSW Manager

About the role

As an EHS and Compliance Manager, this individual will lead the lead the environmental, health, and safety organization on site through the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective management systems.

Provide technical advice and assistance to Site Engineering and EHS Director, Site Leadership Team, managers, and staff to enable EHS performance to be managed effectively, contributing towards achieving the Manufacturing site vision.

Encourage, promote, and monitor the highest levels of EHS performance in line with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Describe the role briefly

The EHS and Compliance primary goal is to protect all employees at the site by ensuring that risks to employees are minimized by implementing strategies and solutions to minimize exposure to harmful elements and conditions.  In addition, the site is following all local regulations including all Haleon related standards. These regulations apply to air, water, soil, waste, and sustainability requirements as they pertain to the site and associated properties. 

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor & report EHS performance, connect to shared lessons & good practices within the site and with all sites in the regional supply chains.
• Ensure that EHS site objectives are in place aligned to corporate EHS plan & priorities.
• Investigate EHS accidents and high potential incidents to identify and implement improved EHS practices. Be able to work in collaboration with teams, objectively analysing information and circumstances relevantly, determining appropriate corrective and preventive actions to forestall a reoccurrence. Actively champion the consideration of human factors and human reliability in proactive risk assessments and system design.
• In depth knowledge Risk Management methods. Investigate any adverse audit/and or inspection findings determining the appropriate corrective and preventive actions to close gaps and EHS risks.
• Drive to improve the safety culture of the site, ensuring safe behaviours are encouraged and rewarded. Actively engage with the site to ensure that behavioural safety is always considered and at the heart of how the site operates.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of Haleon Policies, Standards and Internal Control Framework and be capable of effectively subscribing these fundamentals into a site-specific management system designed to holistically manage EHS risks.
• Manage financial responsibility for the budget of the EHS department.
• Be knowledgeable in the preparation, implementation, and execution of Crisis Management processes, remaining calm and coaching others in such situations. Ensure effective business continuity and effective loss prevention plans are in place for the site.
• Ensure an integrated, comprehensive approach is taken with environmental management to reduce contributions to Haleon’s overall environmental impact from the manufacturing site.
• Collaborate with Shared Services / Functions (i.e., Quality, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, HR, IT, Procurement, and 3rd Party businesses, et al) to ensure EHS is integrated into the site strategy, Risk Mapping process & site Business Continuity plans.
• Develop relationships and learn through collaboration among EHS professionals in other sites and area, helping to ensure good practice sharing & staff development in the control of risks.
• Ensure appropriate numbers of qualified and competent EHS staff are available the site to address EHS compliance, hazards, and risks. Support their continued development to make sure potential candidates are in place for role succession plans.
• Implement a culture of “total disclosure” regarding EHS regulatory compliance, audit results, and incidents to ensure that all of Haleon benefits from the findings from these events.

• Build and maintain strong trusting relationships with customers and stakeholder. Demonstrating the ability to communicate and influence with persuasive reasoning, thought provoking understanding and compelling debate.  Have the courage to make tough, ethical choices on behalf of the business in line with Haleon’s values and behaviours.
• Effectively lead and develop direct report EHS Staff Members.

Qualifications and skills:

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences, and/or Occupational Safety, with further specialist qualifications to at least Diploma level & preferably to a Master level.
• Membership of a relevant and internationally recognized professional organisation (e.g. IOSH)
• Experience in managing EHS risks in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), Pharmaceutical or related high-hazard sector.

Preferred

• Chartered IOSH membership
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Other related engineering certifications
• This position requires extensive knowledge of EHS requirements and regulations. Hence any formal education around these requirements is preferred.
• At least 6 years’ experience in the EHS Field.
• Knowledge in the use of EHS tracking databases.
• Good relationship building and networking, to engage effectively with site personnel, senior management, EHS and Regional leads.

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We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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