Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location: Central Scotland
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports To: Head of Environment & Sustainability
Overview:
Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation based in Central Scotland, is seeking an experienced and proactive EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives across their operational and commercial sites. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the business unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead EHS strategy and performance across the BU/site/plant, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards.
- Provide expert guidance to site and BU management, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Promote a Zero Harm culture through visible leadership, behavioural safety initiatives, and best practice sharing.
- Develop and manage EHS improvement plans, addressing audit findings and mitigating risks.
- Represent the BU in national and international EHS forums and committees.
- Monitor legislative changes and communicate their impact on operations.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring robust investigation and follow-up of incidents.
- Manage EHS budgets efficiently and support the development of annual performance plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into project planning and execution.
- Drive simplification and enhancement of EHS management systems and documentation.
- Support the implementation of EHS competencies and the Management of Change (MOC) programme.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven leadership experience in EHS within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage and impact stakeholders at all levels.
- Expert-level technical knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices.
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to spend significant time on the shop floor.
- Collaborative mindset, open to learning and sharing across sites and teams.
- Excellent communication and training skills, with a focus on coaching and development.