Safety and Compliance Manager

3 weeks ago

Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom BYK Additives Ltd. (UK) Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • Foster a proactive safety culture, serving as a standard-bearer for best practices in Health and Safety, while engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Act as a role model for Health and Safety excellence within the process industry at the facility.
  • Collaborate with relevant regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
  • Lead initiatives related to Health and Safety legislation and regulations, coordinating with necessary organizations.
  • Engage with Divisional EHS, adhering to established procedures for reporting.
  • Support line management in maintaining Health and Safety compliance on a daily basis, driving ongoing improvements and ensuring that all standards are consistently met.
  • Assist the Environmental Manager by focusing on site operations and the implementation of EHS Management systems and Policies.
  • Oversee the development and management of procedures and systems for ISO 45001 certification.
  • Contribute to the systems and procedures for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification as necessary.
  • Champion the reporting of near misses and incidents, providing guidance for initial investigations and resolution.
  • Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety protocols, including Permit to Work (PTW) and Management of Change (MOC), and participate as a key member of the Internal Audit team.
  • Support the maintenance team in developing and managing internal Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all activities.
  • Serve as a primary contact for Health and Safety inquiries, making informed decisions and providing clarity on proposed actions.
  • Facilitate emergency response drills and reporting.
  • Actively participate in and lead the Site Safety Committee.
  • Conduct Health and Safety reviews for contractors and long-term third-party personnel.
  • Provide training and coaching to colleagues on Health and Safety protocols and systems.

Qualifications

This role will be instrumental in guiding line management to ensure that Health & Safety standards are upheld across the BYK UK site.

The successful candidate will take a proactive approach to enhance Health and Safety performance, engaging hands-on in daily operations to support all facets of Health and Safety. This will involve close collaboration with site operational and maintenance teams to guarantee the safe execution of all tasks, as well as assisting third-party service providers in their engineering operations.

The position will require close cooperation with the Environmental Manager.

Our Offer

At ALTANA Group, you will be part of a unique culture that values innovation, encouraging individual ideas and fostering open, trusting communication.

BYK Additives UK Ltd provides numerous benefits, including the chance to work within a dynamic team in a successful organization, a competitive salary and benefits package, participation in a site bonus scheme, and a company pension plan after a qualifying period. Additionally, generous annual leave and excellent professional development opportunities are available.

Company Overview

We are ALTANA: a group of companies comprising four divisions: BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA. As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we employ over 6,700 individuals and generate sales of approximately 2.7 billion euros, offering myriad opportunities for personal and professional growth.

BYK, part of the ALTANA Group, is a premier global supplier of specialty chemicals. Our innovative BYK additives enhance various material properties, including scratch resistance, surface gloss, mechanical strength, flow behavior, and stability against UV light and flames. With a global network of subsidiaries, BYK employs more than 2,500 people worldwide.

BYK Additives Limited, located in Widnes, is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, supplying additives to various markets, including coatings, consumer care, and oil fields. The site has a rich history in inorganic chemical manufacturing since 1923 and has been part of the BYK Division of ALTANA AG since 2013.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a protected veteran, among other factors, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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