Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware, UK - Hertfordshire - Ware RD
Posted Date: Feb 7 2023
The EHS Team at Ware are responsible for providing the site with a framework to effectively manage Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) risks. This incorporates a wide range of issues, including assessment of EHS risk, formulation of policies and procedures to comply with legal & company standards, setting of EHS objectives and targets (performance monitoring) and environmental / waste management and emergency planning and crisis management (eg; incident and accident investigation).
Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Professional to join a high performing team on one of GSK’s flagship sites. As EHS Lead you will bring unquestioned EHS technical proficiency to the role and a demonstrable ability to drive continuous EHS improvement and risk reduction. You will develop a truly engaging EHS culture where everyone works together to reduce risks in an environment which allows people to be at their best. You will be experienced in leading successful EHS programmes.
The successful applicant will be responsible for overall management and improvement of EHS performance across the campus, working with the PSC (Manufacturing) EHS Director and other team members as appropriate. There are a number of direct reports into the position (circa 4 to 6, including perm and interim/contract-worker staff).
This position will include acting as the deputy for the Ware Campus EHS Director (as appropriate).
Key Responsibilities (include);
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Responsible for delivery of an array of complex site-wide safety improvement projects to reduce risk of harm.
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Responsible for sponsoring and driving the use of the GSK Production System, identifying and leading Continuous Improvement Frameworks to deliver safety performance targets.
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Lead the planning, implementation and sustain phase of a new H+S Management System.
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Provide advice and support to the site (campus) on EHS matters in supporting the site business plan. Help set EHS objectives and targets, performance monitoring, Emergency planning, Incident and Accident investigation, Crisis Management and EHS Auditing
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Responsible for highly effective communications with all employees within the work area, to build understanding, alignment and engagement
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Along with the EHS Director establish and manage EHS policies and procedures, organise audits and training programmes to promote and assess compliance profile. Provide a safe working environment for all staff across the site. Be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to site by effectively planning, organising, managing and directing the EHS resource for the Ware site ensuring that all processes, activities and improvement programmes are fully compliant both with GSK Standards and with UK/European Legislative requirements.
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In respect of Living Safety, provide clear leadership, development and direction by building capabilities across EHS team and in the wider business to sustain the improvements identified
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Deputise for EHS Director where appropriate
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Manage a team of EHS professionals across the campus
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Responsibility for delivery of other linked EHS targets including, but not limited to: regulatory & GSK inspections and audits; incident investigations, etc
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Acting as site Risk Management Process owner
We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced professionals with NEBOSH certification (either at Certificate or Diploma level) and those with a background in Environmental management.
About You:
This role would suit a self-motivated individual who has strong experience of working in an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) role. You will also be resilient and calm under pressure. Strong people skills and a proven ability to influence people to achieve objectives and drive performance are considered fundamental to the role. You will also have a strong continuous improvement mindset.
About Ware Manufacturing Site:
Medicines at Ware are presented as either Respiratory devices or in Oral Solid Dose form. The site holds a unique position in our network as the only site responsible for launching the company’s pipeline of new medicines in these dose forms, many of which are life-saving medicines. A series of investments in new state-of-the-art equipment are being made that will support the delivery of a record number of new products.
CLOSING DATE for application: Friday 24th of February 2023 (COB)
Basic Qualifications:
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Relevant experience of working in a highly regulated technical industry with relevant qualifications in Scientific or Technical discipline (or strong equivalent experience).
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NEBOSH Certificate or similar qualification in occupational health & safety, or similar qualification in Environmental management
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Degree (in relevant subject)
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