SHE Manager

Ecolab Bioprocessing & Purification Technologies, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a SHE Manager at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Llantrisant, Wales!

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

The Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) Manager provides a proficient level of occupational health and safety within the defined organizational and geographic scope.

They are considered the functional expert and have the primary objective to create, promote and maintain a strong SHE culture. To achieve this, the manager will organize, deliver and monitor a suite of leading programs and activities considered necessary to achieve year-over-year performance improvements and to optimize the overall SH&E ethos of the organization.

These activities are all directed toward the goal of managing and overseeing the growth of the safety culture our Llantrisant site associates which in turn encourages and allows them to make the right choices during the performance of every task. The SHE Manager reports to the Plant Operations Director with a dotted line of reporting to the Regional SHE team.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Why choose Ecolab?

• A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team
• A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment
• Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industry
• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas

What you’ll do:

• Identify and plan Emergency Response Plan, conducting emergency response drills for a variety of scenarios (fire/spill) and drive closure of corrective actions as required
• Provide risk assessment support to Managers and produce high level reports and articulate to senior leadership team as required
• Undertake and lead accident investigations, tracking corrective through to closure, root cause analysis (e.g. 5 why, Taproot)
• Chair safety champion meetings and develop program
• Identify links with R&D for future improvements
• Develop and manage internal audit program and lead management systems in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audits, ensuring management system is maintained
• Conduct regular site compliance inspections and ensure recommendations are implemented
• Support site teams with all on-site projects and review contractor permits and manage a suite of health and safety programs for the organization in accordance with the Global strategy and market regulatory requirements. The Programs will include but are not limited to:
  • Reporting - Ensures reporting discipline by fully deploying the corporate Safety Management System to record vehicle accidents, injuries, safety observations, etc. and collects and collates secondary data required for monthly performance reporting. The data will be used to monitor, report and communicate SHE performance to management
  • Incident Investigation – In accordance with Global standards, investigates most incidents to assess and discover the route cause. Actively engages with first line managers to ensure mitigation procedures are implemented
  • Training - Organizes and in some cases delivers Safety Trainings (incl. induction, on-boarding, basic safety and leadership training). This may be through internal sessions or external providers depending on requirements but includes the maintenance of training records to ensure compliance
  • Personal Safety - Maintains an appropriate PPE program which includes a scheme to define Divisional requirements and for the supply, maintenance and replacement of such. Develops the Risk Assessments and Safety Instructions as required by the respective task or workplace

What you'll need:

• The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the chemical industry
• NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate working toward Diploma
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Safety Health and Environmental legislation
• Strong IT, data analysis and statistical understanding and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to self-supervise are essential with strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Strong organisational skills with a willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Experience in leading and managing ISO Certification Programs
• Experience in SHE Audit Programs (Internal/External Auditor Training)
• Experience dealing with time demands and working with incomplete information.
• Can demonstrate leadership potential and coaching, training and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver results
• Previous experience or exposure to project and change management

Desired experience

• Experience of COMAH desirable (Control of Major Accident Hazards) and further development of sites controls as the business accelerates
• Knowledge and experience of DSEAR (Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmosphere Regulation) to further support
• Chemical Engineering/Process Safety Degree