EHS Manager

O-I
Harlow
2 weeks ago
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Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channelling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

With nearly 25,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.

From engineering & manufacturing to brand development, design & innovation, we are dedicated to provide unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.


Job Description

The EHS Manager will be responsible for driving Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance within the facility to help achieve best-in-class standards in environmental stewardship, health, and safety. You will work closely with operational teams to implement preventative measures, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve overall EHS practices. Spending a significant amount of your time on the workplace floor, you will actively engage with employees to promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working environment, fostering a culture of continuous EHS improvement.

Working Hours:Monday - Friday, onsite.


Job Purpose:

  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to engage the workforce in EHS practices and initiatives.
  • Perform regular internal audits and inspections to monitor and ensure compliance with all EHS policies, including health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Support, coach, and influence all staff to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
  • Review high-risk jobs and assess environmental impact to develop safer and more sustainable systems of work.
  • Develop and implement safe systems of work and environmentally-friendly practices.
  • Design, deliver, and evaluate EHS training programs for staff at all levels.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to nurture best practices in operational safety and environmental management as core values.
  • Serve as the trusted point of contact for all EHS-related issues within the facility.


Qualifications

  • Environmental bias – ISO14001 required
  • NEBOSH
  • At least 2 years of working as a EHS Manager in a manufacturing, construction and/ or engineering environment
  • Previous experience working in high-risk environment, developing safe systems of work
  • Strong relationship building, influencing and coaching skills


Additional Information

We offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Employer contribution pension plan up to 11%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance benefit
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Performance based Bonus plan
  • Attractive Holiday Allowance - up to 33 per year inclusive of statutory days
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Supportive teams to help you grow and learn new skills
  • Wellness Programmes


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