1. Profile

To oversee the Tradebe Life Sciences Rye site’s team on all aspects of health, safety, environmental and quality issues.

To ensure that the sites operate safely and effectively in line with current Tradebe policies and procedures and to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and suitability of these management systems.

2. Qualifications

Degree (science), or significant commensurate experience. Level 6 H&S, Level 6 Env or significant commensurate competency (NEBOSH).

3. Responsibilities

2. 1. Process Safety:

1. Perform Oversee and control an effective and up to date hazard identification and risk assessment programme (HazID, HazOp, LOPA, SIL)
2. Oversee suitable and demonstrable design and effective implementation of risk reduction measures to “as low as reasonably practicable” in reference to Tradebe’s tolerated event frequencies
3. Assist in assessing new enquiries for SHEQ suitability and in management of change processes
4. Liaise with authorities, regulatory and other bodies to ensure legal compliance
5. Maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with the Safety Report
6. To maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with the emergency plans; oversee Tradebe’s emergency exercise programme; maintain site incident command structures; maintain off-site communications with neighbours in the Public Information Zone
7. Report monthly on Process Safety Performance Indicators and as soon as possible in the event of incidents, dangerous occurrences and significant near miss events

2.2 Personal Safety

1. Ensure SHEQ requirements are effectively communicated through site inductions and manage SHEQ competency programmes
2. Ensure effective control of contractors in matters pertaining to SHEQ performance
3. Ensure suitable risk assessments exist and that risks are suitably minimised
4. Ensure compliance with relevant H&S legislation as provided in Tradebe’s register of relevant H&S legislation
5. Conduct accident investigations, share knowledge with other sites and ensure corrective and preventive actions are completed appropriately
6. Report monthly on personal safety performance and as soon as practicable on any actual or potential lost time injuries or significant near misses

4.0           Health

1. To oversee the Chemical Exposure Monitoring Programmes (COSHH)
2. To oversee the Occupational Health Surveillance Programmes
3. To oversee, monitor and control noise & vibration exposure; to control legionella and asbestos control registers as relevant
4. To ensure compliance with relevant other H&S legislation as provided in Tradebe’s register of relevant H&S legislation
5. Report monthly on Employee Health Performance and immediately on any health issues.

5.0           Environment

1. To maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with Environmental Permits and other relevant environmental legislation and to liaise with regulators
2. To control and oversee the site’s environmental monitoring programmes
3. To oversee the site energy management programmes and ensure compliance with climate change levy and other relevant programmes and targets
4. To conduct investigations into incidents and complaints, ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are completed
5. To report monthly on environmental performance monthly and as soon as possible on any significant issues / events

6.0           Quality

1. Oversee the site quality control programme
2. Host Duty of Care Visits with Customers and conduct Duty of Care audits of suppliers where required
3. Progress the investigation and resolution of customer complaints
4. Report monthly on quality performance and as soon as practicable on any significant quality issues

7.0           Management Systems

5. To maintain an effective and efficient management system compliant with PAS99, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and BS18001
6. To liaise with the accrediting body in audits, to oversee and implement the site’s internal audit programme, including conducting audits at other sites
7. To periodically review all aspects of the systems and recommend changes to maintain the relevance of procedures and documents in achieving the aims outlined in the Tradebe policy documents
8. To oversee and assist in SHEQ training and competency programmes
9. To oversee and assist in SHEQ CI programmes

Other Essential Skills:

1. Computer Literacy (MS Office)
2. Self-Motivation & Communication skills
3. Positive “can-do” Attitude

Desirable Skills:

1. Time Management / Project Management
2. Technical safety / environmental specialisms

Knowledge:

1. HSE Legislation, Guidance and Standards
2. Quality, H&S, Environment Management Systems

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the on-going need of the business.