Environmental Health and Safety Manager

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.

Your Role

As a key member of the Site Operations Team and part of the EHS Centre of Excellence (CoE), you will facilitate the deployment of ADM’s safety, health and environmental strategy across the location. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and ADM standards and help drive continuous improvement of EHS performance and results.

Your Responsibilities

Safety, Health and Environment Management:

• You will work closely with the EHS CoE to co-ordinate the deployment of ADM’s safety, health and environmental strategy across the location with the aim of zero injuries or incidents.
• You will work closely with location management on Employee Training / Competence / Skills to identify needs and progress and develop individuals with a learning pathway across multi disciplines.
• You will maintain, improve and deliver training programs for existing and new employees and also contractors, that increase their awareness and drive a behavioral based safety culture in order to support ADM’s strategy.

Compliance:

• You will work closely with all Departments, providing a hands-on approach to ensure programs are implemented, maintained and reviewed to ensure compliance with regulatory and ADM standards.
• You will ensure we are effectively managing risk with particular focus on Total Process Safety e.g. DSEAR and Fire compliance and on ADM’s Life Critical Standards e.g. permit to work systems.
• You will assist Operations by coordinating the creation, review and training of Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and also Equipment Specific Lock Outs (ESLPs)
• You will work closely with the Site Compliance Manager "Main Environmental Contact" to ensure compliance with UK Environmental legislation and ADM’s Environmental standards.
• Ensure insurance checks are being carried out e.g. lifting equipment, fall arrest equipment, pressure vessels etc.
• You will be required to spend a large percentage of your time out in the field conducting regular site walkabouts to monitor activities and talk to employees and contractors. Also conducting compliance checks and audits to ensure Corporate and Site Standards are being consistently met.

Management Systems and Incident Investigations and Reporting:

• You will support and maintain ADM’s SHE management systems ensuring timely data entry and interrogate information sources to identify trends and provide guidance to drive continuous improvement.
• You will provide assistance and guidance on the root cause investigation and reporting requirements of any injuries or EHS incidents, including ensuring any follow-up actions are implemented on time.

Communications:

• You will liaise closely with the UK Area H&S Manager and location management to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and strategy and regulatory requirements. This includes attendance to certain meetings.
• You will provide safety, health & environmental advice to the location management and teams.
• You will pro-actively network with EHS CoE colleagues at the other ADM locations eg UK Milling sites.
• You will maintain effective communications with external bodies e.g. HSE, EA, the emergency services and UK Flour Millers.

Your Profile

• A recognised Health & Safety Qualification is preferred.
• Educated to degree level (Health and Safety, Engineering) or the proven ability to operate at that standard.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a Production/Manufacturing Environment
• Experience or an understanding of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering processes & procedures
• Knowledge of combustible dust hazards and Hazard Area Classification
• Experience with Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Permit to Work Systems
• EHS Compliance and auditing experience

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship program as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.