HSE Manager

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Environment Manager to join our highly successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing site in Great Yarmouth. As a rapidly expanding business we are looking for a highly motivated individual to support our safety-first culture and drive the development of our HSE systems and processes ensuring we are equipped to meet new challenges and opportunities.

This position requires someone who can operate as a member of the senior management team, coaching and challenging as appropriate, to ensure the business continues to meet their targets and objectives. The incumbent will be expected to function with a high level of effectiveness and self-direction aligning with the organisations plans, strategies and objectives.

Duties & responsibilities include:

• Providing support to production leadership in the execution of their EHS responsibilities.
• Ensuring the HSE strategy is maintained, effective, and continuously improved.
• Developing, maintaining, improving, and delivering the HSE policy and procedures with focussing on prevention and risk reduction.
• Maintaining the Legal Register, taking appropriate action to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Responsibility for monitoring changes and trends in HSE areas.
• Advising and supporting plant management in the HSE policy (goals, year plan, reviews).
• Analysing data and reports as necessary for corrective / preventive actions.
• Being pro-active in implementing initiatives and identifying gaps.
• Developing HSE campaigns and training to promote awareness and increase compliance.
• Organising self-assessments / audits and recommending improvements.
• Participating actively in investigation of incidents, and occupational illnesses.
• Establishing and maintaining an effective Environmental Compliance process.
• Establishing and maintaining effective Industrial Hygiene programs and systems.
• Coordination of HSE training (internal and external).
• Maintaining the Health surveillance programme.
• Active member of Diomed Group HSE Forum.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• A proven track record in leading HSE in a manufacturing environment – in particular, a process environment where CoSHH and DSEAR are relevant.
• Ability to develop and deliver an Environmental Management System.
• Experienced in risk assessment & UK legal requirements.
• Proven change-agent and leadership qualities to operate within Aeropak and the wider Group.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation.