Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Group Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Reporting to | Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location | Nylacast Engineered Products Ltd, 480 Thurmaston Boulevard, Leicester, LE4 9LN

Hours | 08:30–17:00 (Mon-Fri), 1-hour lunch

The Company

The Nylacast Group are a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and supply of engineering plastic solutions, with a global brand presence and 9 worldwide locations.

Nylacast are renowned as a proficient, award winning technology partner to countless leading manufacturer’s and brands from key global industries. With over five decades of engineering excellence along with the pioneering of distinguished engineering polymers, Nylacast hold the unique ability to provide full engineering solutions from initial concepts and raw chemistry through to end components and requirements.

Placing a high value on continuous improvement, training and quality, Nylacast are equipped with state of the art facilities, consisting of the latest technology coupled with a passionate, highly skilled workforce in order to accommodate the ever changing needs and requirements of industry today, allowing Nylacast to deliver repeated value to our customer base, the plastics industry and engineering as a whole.

The Health and Safety Manager Role

Reporting to the COO the Group HS&E Manager will strategically and proactively improve, develop and maintain both the Health, Safety, Environmental (HS&E) and Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Standards of the Nylacast Group. Focusing on, risk assessment, safe working instructions, training and education & culture across the Group ensuring legal compliance and governance at all times.

Main Duties for the Health and Safety Manager

· Advise Directors, Managers & Health & Safety team with matters relating to Health, Safety, Environmental and welfare of employees in-line with current legislation & compliance

· Update the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors on the health, safety and environmental performance of the group

· Attend Senior Management and Board Meetings as and when required with accurate, clear and up to date reporting

· Carry out and complete risk assessments (Process, transport, COSHH, Manual Handling, PUWER etc)

· Support Departmental Managers & the Health & Safety Team on Risk Assessments, safe working practices, safe systems of work & other appropriate documents & systems

· Devise and develop a plan ensuring Audits, management walk rounds and observations are completed and all findings are accurately recorded with a robust plan for corrective actions

· Advise of Health and Safety Training awareness throughout the Group

· Effectively manage the 14001 Environmental System, including the legal register

· Effectively manage the Health and Safety Management System and drive the implementation of 45001 across the group

· Manage, direct and develop direct reporting staff, identifying skills and training gaps

· Drive Continuous Improvement Projects through the team

· Deliver appropriate HS&E training as and when required via the Health and Safety team and external contractors

· Effectively and accurately manage projects across the group

· Develop a culture of continuous development around Health Safety and Environmental awareness

· Ensure that Surveys / Monitoring – Noise, Air, Lighting, Legionnaires, Cranes, PPE, etc - are conducted, monitored, controlled and acted upon across all sites

· Ensure that all Accidents, Near Misses and Hazard Alert investigations are completed & implement permanent corrective actions

· Proactively work with the team to Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery and safety equipment

· Keep up to date with Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation

· Support on the implementation & monitoring of occupational health

· Compile accurate and informative health, safety and environmental reports

· Strategically lead Health, Safety and Environmental for the Group, setting clear goals and objectives

· Adopt both a “hands on” & “Strategic” approach to work ensuring that the operational team along with rest of the business get the necessary support from health and safety team

· Conduct and chair Steering and Sub-committee and management meetings

· Working with the team to develop an emergency response and disaster recovery plan

· Champion best practice and promote a proactive culture around health, Safety and Environmental awareness

· Effectively communicate Health and Safety across the Group – Tool Box Talks, Safecast, Meetings, Social Media etc…

· Overall responsibility for HS&E associated policies, procedures, safety communications and briefings across the Group

Experience & Requirements for the Health and Safety Manager

* NEBOSH General Certificate minimum, ideally with a Diploma or Degree

* Member of IOSH

* At least 5 years in a Health & Safety role

* ISO 14001 environmental management system experience

* Experience of ESG

* Manufacturing/Engineering background would be advantageous

* Excellent communication skills / PC literate

* Ability to work on own and as part of a wider team

* Ability to manage and control all types of health and safety issues

* Ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services

* Abreast with new changes in laws and regulations

* Strong command over verbal and written communication

* Ability to provide and implement plans, objectives and standards timely

Equal opportunities and other information

Nylacast Ltd welcomes the talent of people from diverse backgrounds to provide expertise dedication and imagination to propel us to a prosperous future. We believe that all employees have a right to be treated with dignity and as such will not tolerate any form of harassment