The EHS & Training Officer is identified as the Health, Safety & Environmentally Competent representative for the Stoke Plant.

EHS

• To assist in promoting a high level of awareness and compliance in all aspects of health, safety and environmental management in relation to the day-to-day operations of the plant.
• Promote the 20 Principles for Good Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Behaviour, supporting appropriate training of employees as required.
• Promote a culture of engagement and continuous improvement in line with Company Values, Principles, Code of Conduct and Autoneum Production System (APS).
• Co-ordinate, conduct, train and assist others with site risk assessments ensuring that they are (a) suitable and sufficient (b) conducted and reviewed in a timely manner and (c) compliant to the relevant Standards.
• Assist in the development of site Safe Systems of Work.
• Monitoring of accident and incidents – Lead investigations and the close out of actions as required, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure the EHS internal audit plan is adhered to for the site. Plan, prepare and facilitate internal audits including APS.
• Participate in all activities in relation to the achievement and maintenance of ISO 14001, 45001 and 50001. Plan, prepare and participate as required in external audits to these Standards.  
• Support waste / energy reduction projects as required.
• Advise as required on the categorisation of waste, waste hierarchy and disposal within appropriate legal requirements.
• Support as required the maintenance of the COSHH Register ensuring all COSHH assessments are completed for new items coming on site and review existing ones.
• Conduct noise surveys and audits of contractors on site.
• Attend EHS Meetings and support as appropriate, including co-ordination of the plant EHS Committee.
• Provide EHS advice and guidance to the Ops Team and all employees as appropriate.
• Develop new initiatives to improve EHS on site.
• Support as required on New Product Introduction.
• Control, review and maintain, as appropriate, all EHS records and procedures.
• Monitor and update the local legal register, as required, to ensure compliance.

TRAINING

• Carry out EHS Induction for New Starters, Contractors and visitors, and other EHS training and refresher training, as required.
• Support the development and roll out of Group EHS training.
• Adopt and support the APS principles as required.
• Adopt and support the Autoneum Values and Principles. 

Required experience:

• Must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of current EHS principles and legislation, in particular in relation to the ISO 14001, 45001 and 50001 Standards. 
• Must be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of EHS activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably within Automotive. 
• Must be able to demonstrate a long term career progression in the EHS function, with several years’ experience of working in complex production facilities within the FMCG, automotive, or similar environment.
• Must be accountable, self-managing, results driven, methodical, analytical, demonstrate a high degree of integrity and professionalism, with an eye for detail.
• A skilled communicator, able to influence others, lead by example and promote an exemplary EHS culture by use of influencing skills.
• A pragmatic team player, able to contribute to the business beyond the operational function.
• Excellent training and presentation skills, preferably with a recognised Train the Trainer qualification.
• Strong Customer focus, continuously looking for ways to improve.
• Logical decision maker with proven problem-solving ability.
• Discrete and able to process information of a confidential and sensitive nature as appropriate.
• High level of PC literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Good knowledge of the financial and operational drivers of the business, and how these impact upon operations; will possess a financially savvy outlook and have been a budget holder in current or previous role.

Required qualifications:

• NEBOSH, minimum general certificate, diploma preferred
• IEMA qualification
• Qualified Auditor to ISO 14001
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor advantageous