Manager, H&S

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the job is to develop policies, systems and procedures to establish a Health & Safety Culture by training and mentoring the Health and Safety practitioners, business leaders and managers in order to implement the Global Health & Safety Policy. Also this position is required to lead independent audits and serious incident investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic

1. Develop, implement policies, best practices aligning to coats Global H&S procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment across all business operations.
2. Develop training modules to interpret and comply with local regulations, company policies, and the global H&S strategy. 
3. Driver H&S objectives and targets in line with coats group requirements & corporate strategy. 
4. Drive the standard and customer audit programs related to H&S and the implementation of improvement actions. 
5. Be the lead expert in specialized area of H&S management for the local Management. 

Operational

1. Analyse appropriate data to risk profile and ensure effective corrective actions are taken to mitigate the risk.
2. Audit site using the Global H&S Audit templates and provide guidance and support to improve performance and monitor progress regular against their safety improvement plan. 
3. Ensure hazards, near misses, serious incidents and injuries are reported, thoroughly investigated, systemic causes are identified with appropriate and effective corrective actions.
4. Establish and maintain fire safety facilities across the operation.
5. Liaise with relevant government authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance with local legal and statutory requirements.

People Development 

1. Develop and deliver training and coaching to embed a safe and healthy working environment across all business operations. 
2. Partner with the line management to develop safety improvement plans and mentor those involved in implementation. 
3. Train site safety auditors, calibrating and moderating self-audits and action plans.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of EHS management (developing and deploying Health and Safety best practice, risk assessment and auditing) in a manufacturing environment.
• Graduate from recognized university under Engineering, Facility Management or Chemical Management discipline. 
• NEBOSH International general certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Post Graduate qualification in EHS or relevant subject are desired. 
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001 and, Engineering and Manufacturing Systems. 
• People agility and experience in handling regulatory authorities and capable of interpreting legislation. 
• Proficient in English and other necessary language skills depending upon the regional requirements.