Site OSHE Manager, ekaterra

Job Title: Site OSHE Manager

Work Location: Trafford Park Factory

WL: A

Job Type: Full Time

Travel required: None

Who we what we do

With an annual turnover of around €2bn, ekaterra is the world's largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2 and PG Tips. 'eka' is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means unity and one purpose, while 'terra' represents the earth and nature. As ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants.

In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the wider world. With 11 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of consumers. It has a presence in over 100 countries.

Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that's opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day.

At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field.

Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of wellbeing.

Your Role

The site SHE Manager has overall responsibility for managing Safety, Health & Environment improvement activities to achieve excellence at the site level. The individual will work with site Supply Chain teams to develop the local SHE Strategy and improvement plans in order to achieve sustainable SHE excellence by reducing injuries, illnesses and environmental impact as measured in the core KPIs.

Your Key Tasks

• Deploy the global/cluster SHE strategy, policy and standards in the site to achieve excellent sustainable results
• Coordinate the site teams in order to deliver Occupational Health, Safety and Environment targets and objectives
• Drive safety and environment risk assessment and develop/implement appropriate controls
• Reduce the site's environmental impact in the areas of hazardous & non-hazardous waste, CO2 emissions and water & energy consumption
• Lead the Safety Pillar in accordance with WCM Continuous Improvement Methodology
• Develop a thorough understanding of the ekaterra Behaviour Based Safety Program and support deployment in the site
• Develop a thorough understanding of the ekaterra Process Safety Management Program and support deployment in the site and support the application of ekaterra guidelines and procedures for Process Safety assessment (SIMAS)
• Influence all levels of the team, driving safety and environmental leadership as an active member of the Site Leadership Team
• Monitor site legal compliance and ensure the site meets all local and national regulatory requirements and ekaterra standards, provide advice on national SHE legislation requirements & implement relevant procedures and policies
• Work closely with Occupational Health personnel to identify and mitigate risks which may lead to occupational ill health
• Assist the site leader to develop and manage the internal crisis committees and safety committee; support the site leader in managing serious incident investigation and analysis
• Advise line management in all accident/incident investigations
• Conduct trend analysis from incidents, near misses, safe behaviour observations and deep compliance audits
• Develop and deploy internal SHE auditing and inspection systems, participate in audits of other ekaterra organisations as required
• Appointed Local Security Officer (LSO), member of UK Security working with 3rd party contractors and Facilities Management teams to ensure site obligations are met and UK policies adhered to.
• Determine training needs and assist in delivery of training programs

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience working in Supply Chain operations
• Excellent working knowledge of safety, health and environmental legislation
• Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience
• Proven track record of analytical thinking and project management

Preferred/Desirable:

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards
• Chartered Membership IOSH
• Experience working in an FMCG / Food / Refreshments environment

Who we are looking for

ekaterra is made up of a special blend of individuals which make our teams exciting and diverse. To be part of our blend we are looking for individuals who think Green and are environmentally conscious, who understand the power of simplicity and who are accountable for their actions. We want those who infuse mastery and passion in everything they do to create great products and unforgettable experiences for our consumers. f.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, but also our pension scheme, an annual bonus and hybrid working. You'll get the opportunity to work directly with a renowned and exciting brand in a flexible and agile environment. We strive to achieve a family-friendly culture and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

We believe that growth is for everyone, we believe in growing leaders, and we believe in making space to grow an owner's mentality. Like nature, we adapt, we change and we grow. We believe in connections over hierarchies and work levels. We have a 'corporate start-up' approach; we act with speed and agility and we have the strength and scale of a large corporation. We are building a better world of wellbeing, and a better you.

Excited about the Role?

Please apply online by clicking on "Apply" below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.

You will be able to access your status update through the candidate tracking link.

Thank you for your interest and application. Should you require additional information, please contact Toyin Danmole via this email:

ekaterra is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you Therefore if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.