EHS Manager

Ball; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Position overview:

Manage the plant's environmental, health and safety (EHS), fire safety and property protection (FSPP) sustainability programmes to ensure the safety and well-being of all workers and protection of the environment. Provide advice and guidance to plant management on EHS, FSPP, sustainability issues. Proactive management of EHS and FSPP risks to ensure the plant meets its compliance obligations and Ball requirements and implements best practices. Coordinate EHS activity, including EHS management systems (ISO and ASI) (certified where applicable). Accountable for rolling out Ball EHS BOE and sustainability initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• In collaboration with Plant leadership team and Regional EHS, drive delivery of PHC and Global Ball Operational Excellence (BOE) EHS strategy, KPIs and programmes through identification, implementation and monitoring of local initiatives.
• Develop and implement BBS and proactive reporting and engagement initiatives such as near miss, hazard and/or good catch to promote safe behaviours and develop a positive safety culture.
• Identify and ensure compliance with EHS compliance obligations (e.g. laws, regulations, permits, licences etc) and other stakeholder requirements (e.g. FSPP insurance).
• Ensure plant management and workers are aware of, take ownership and deliver on their respective EHS accountabilities and responsibilities, including deputies to cover absences. Escalate issues promptly to the plant manager and Regional EHS.
• Implement and maintain hazard identification and risk assessment programme that reflects hazards during normal, abnormal and emergency conditions and apply the hierarchy of control. Incorporates the Ball BOE, LiFE and hazard mapping into risk management programmes.
• Identify and assess environment aspects and manage significant impacts under normal, abnormal and emergency conditions including emissions to air, waste, water, wastewater, energy and VOCs. Implement programs to manage significant impacts such as waste minimisation management strategy, pollution prevention, ecological issues. Manage environmental protection infrastructure.
• Manage the timely reporting, recording, investigation and identification of root causes of EHS incidents and complaints along with oversight of corrective actions including Global reporting via Enablon and Alerts.
• Implement monitoring and inspection programmes to check compliance with regulations, permits/licences, management systems, procedures.
• Work with functional department leaders to develop and implement EHS programmes, requirements, rules, procedures, systems to manage EHS risk and meet all EHS requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and implement robust communication and consultation channels to raise awareness, drive engagement, provide information on EHS issues including oversight of the EHS committee and liaison with Safety Representatives.
• Implement and maintain integrated EHS management systems (and where applicable maintain certification to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BRC, food safety standards and integrated with ISO 9001) including oversight of external and internal audits, FSPP surveys and management reviews. Follows up on corrective actions.
• Implement occupational / industrial hygiene, occupational health and well-being programmes in accordance with identified risks and legal requirements in consultation with HR and external providers.
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders (for example FSPP insurers, auditors) and internal stakeholders (Regional and Global EHS, Group Insurance, Group Security) and ensure their requirements and reporting are dealt with efficiently.
• Liaise with other functional leads such as HR, Engineering and maintenance, production, process, continuous improvement, facilities to coordinate EHS activities.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant EHS qualification to a high level (minimum diploma or local equivalent) including relevant qualification stipulated in the country of operation.
• Alternatively, an Engineering qualification with relevant experience of at least 3 years in an EHS managerial role in manufacturing, heavy engineering, construction or similar industry.
• At least 3 years EHS management experience in a similar industry with proactive shopfloor engagement and comprehensive knowledge of EHS risks and issues.
• At least 5 years of EHS working experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EHS legislative requirements.
• Working knowledge of implementing Behavioural based safety programmes.
• Managing fire safety and property protection insurance risks.
• Excellent computer skills (Proficient in MS Office Suite).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.
When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.