About the Unit

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

Yara is the world's largest producer of ammonia, nitrates and NPKs, offering solutions for sustainable agriculture respecting the environment. Our fertilizers and our crop nutrition programs were designed to help the sector of food production and to meet the needs of a growing world population. Our products and solutions help industry reduce emissions, improve air quality and prioritize effective operations safely. Founded in 1905 and operating in more than 60 countries, Yara employs more than 16,000 employees.

Safety and quality are our highest priorities.

We are looking for a HESQ & Product Stewardship Manager to support Supply Chain Operations across Europe, with a focus from factory to customer and our own Safe by Choice safety culture. The position can be based in any European country.

More information can be found on www.yara.com/careers

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) as one of our top 7 strategic actions and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassador networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HESQ and Product Stewardship team in SC Operations with team members around Europe striving for strong alignment with the line management in the SCO teams
• Implement Yara and legal requirements related to Health in all units within Supply Chain Operations across Europe
• Implement, drive and review the Safe by Choice culture in Supply Chain Operations across Europe
• Implement ways to eliminate and mitigate major potential incidents and injuries related to both occupational and process safety.
• Lead/ participate in third part audits related to the Supply Chain (warehouse and terminals, transport).
• Develop and drive a team of Product Stewardship experts: Product properties and handling, quality and safety related items. Give technical advice on New warehouses & loading facilities as part of the contracting process.
• Organize and provide training in all aspects of Product Stewardship to increase the competence within the organisation.
• Monitor HESQ performance according to the principles of Product Stewardship in Yara's and Third party terminals through regular inspection and audit programs.
• Manage the surveying & inspection activities for Supply Chain Europe.
• Strive for continuous improvements and close cooperation with the Operational Excellence team.

Profile

• Bachelor Degree related to Health & Safety or Operational Management
• Good understanding of Quality Systems in line with ISO 9001/14001 & OHSAS 18001 (ISO 45000)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an operational environment
• Fertilizer / chemical industry knowledge and understanding would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience with Occupational Health Exposures and Ergonomics
• Knowledge of Transport Industry and regulations.

Additional Information

This is an exciting opportunity to support our strategy in Europe. Please Apply online if you are up for the challenge!

Yara offer an attractive rewards package along with access to a wide range of development opportunities across all Yara businesses.

1st Interview planned: 23rd (pm) + 24th February - via Teams

2nd Interview planned: 3rd March (in person)

Contact details

helen.coxon@yara.com

Senior HR Advisor

Apply no later than

20th February 2023