Health and Safety Specialist
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Job description
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the world? Join our team as an Environmental and Industrial Hygiene & Safety (IH&S) Specialist and be at the forefront of creating a safer, healthier, and greener future. We're seeking a passionate and driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment, where your expertise in Health and Safety practices will help shape our organization's culture and ensure the well-being of our employees, customers, and the planet. If you're ready to make a real difference, then this exciting role is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.
As an Environmental and Industrial Hygiene & Safety (IH&S) Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing robust health, safety, and environmental programs that align with our company's vision and objectives. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with stakeholders at all levels, and drive continuous improvement in HSE practices across our organization.
The role carries an exciting set of responsibilities for our manufacturing site that is focused towards:
· Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes sustainability, safety, and employee well-being.
· Conducting regular site assessments, including HSE, ergonomic assessments and noise assessments, to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans. This will include participating in regular internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable practices and initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.
· Leading education and training employee programs to further our culture of sustainability awareness, and all health, safety, and ergonomic practices.
· Being responsible for safety reporting and progress with identified areas for improvement, including hazardous chemical handling standards on site.
· Staying up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to proactively recommend innovative solutions and technologies as well as potential partnerships and collaborations with external stakeholders.
WHAT WE OFFER:
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A wide range of challenging assignments in one of the most influential companies in the world. We don’t just offer a job; we offer a career with varying assignments and lots of development opportunities.
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Competitive Salary and Benefits: We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. On top of your salary you’ll receive can enjoy lots of benefits including a competitive double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, participation in a stock ownership scheme and discounted products and perks. To find more information about our benefits package take a look here: https://www.pgcareers.com/benefits
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Coaching & Development: you’ll receive career development opportunities within a Top Employer of choice organisation. You will work with passionate people and receive ongoing coaching and mentoring from your line manager and other colleagues.
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Dynamic and respectful international work environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.
Job Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Our ideal candidate will have previously worked in a manufacturing setting, demonstrating passion, and energy for sustainability, health, safety and ergonomics, by showing …
· Vocational certifications in sustainability (e.g., Nebosh, LEED, ISO 14001), health and safety (e.g., OSHA certifications), or ergonomics, or similar in-house training qualifications
· Understanding of environmental regulations, industry standards, and best practices
· Ability to build strong and collaborative working with cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders at all levels and successfully conveying concepts to diverse audiences.
· Capability in data analysis, identification of and prioritisation of all challenges, and managing the same to agreed timescales
· Protection of employee well-being and a commitment to making a positive impact on the workforce.
Just So You Know, at Procter & Gamble #WeSeeEqual
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.
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Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000096680
Job Segmentation
Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)