Role Overview
The Plant Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance and embedding strong EHS standards across plant operations. Acting as a key advisor to site leadership, this role drives a strong EHS culture, supports safe and reliable operations, and champions continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Delivery & Risk Management
Integrate EHS standards into daily operations to support safe, compliant, Zero-Harm performance.
Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to maintain standards and identify improvements.
Lead incident and environmental event investigations, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Provide leadership to Safety & Sustainability teams to deliver site objectives.
Support change control and ensure EHS requirements are built into equipment, processes, and new technologies.
EHS Strategy, Compliance & Governance
Develop and maintain the site EHS strategy aligned with global KPIs.
Ensure full compliance with all EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
Monitor legislative changes and update site policies and the Plant Safety Statement.
Maintain accurate EHS records, metrics, and environmental monitoring data.
Lead efforts to achieve and maintain EHS accreditations.
Culture, Capability & Training
Foster a highly engaged EHS culture across the plant.
Design and deliver EHS training to build competence and awareness.
Coach teams to embed behavioural safety and environmental responsibility.
Lead the Plant Safety Teams and Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Support occupational health and wellness activities in partnership with medical and HR teams.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Advise site leadership on all EHS matters.
Build strong relationships with Corporate Safety/Environmental teams and regulatory bodies (HSA, EPA).
Ensure EHS considerations are incorporated into all plant projects.
Communicate EHS performance, insights, and priorities across the organisation.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop the EHS team with clear objectives and accountability.
Provide coaching and talent development to build technical and leadership capability.
Foster an engaged, high-performing team culture.
Educational Requirements
Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA qualifications are advantageous.
Relevant Experience
10+ years’ EHS experience in a highly regulated manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proven track record of delivering sustainable safety and environmental improvements.
Strong background in behavioural safety programmes and EHS management systems.
Extensive experience with audits, investigations, risk assessments, and root cause analysis.
Deep knowledge of EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.
Role Overview
The Plant Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance and embedding strong EHS standards across plant operations. Acting as a key advisor to site leadership, this role drives a strong EHS culture, supports safe and reliable operations, and champions continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Delivery & Risk Management
Integrate EHS standards into daily operations to support safe, compliant, Zero-Harm performance.
Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to maintain standards and identify improvements.
Lead incident and environmental event investigations, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Provide leadership to Safety & Sustainability teams to deliver site objectives.
Support change control and ensure EHS requirements are built into equipment, processes, and new technologies.
EHS Strategy, Compliance & Governance
Develop and maintain the site EHS strategy aligned with global KPIs.
Ensure full compliance with all EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
Monitor legislative changes and update site policies and the Plant Safety Statement.
Maintain accurate EHS records, metrics, and environmental monitoring data.
Lead efforts to achieve and maintain EHS accreditations.
Culture, Capability & Training
Foster a highly engaged EHS culture across the plant.
Design and deliver EHS training to build competence and awareness.
Coach teams to embed behavioural safety and environmental responsibility.
Lead the Plant Safety Teams and Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Support occupational health and wellness activities in partnership with medical and HR teams.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Advise site leadership on all EHS matters.
Build strong relationships with Corporate Safety/Environmental teams and regulatory bodies (HSA, EPA).
Ensure EHS considerations are incorporated into all plant projects.
Communicate EHS performance, insights, and priorities across the organisation.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop the EHS team with clear objectives and accountability.
Provide coaching and talent development to build technical and leadership capability.
Foster an engaged, high-performing team culture.
Educational Requirements
Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHA qualifications are advantageous.
Relevant Experience
10+ years’ EHS experience in a highly regulated manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proven track record of delivering sustainable safety and environmental improvements.
Strong background in behavioural safety programmes and EHS management systems.
Extensive experience with audits, investigations, risk assessments, and root cause analysis.
Deep knowledge of EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.
