EHS Manager - UK and Baltics

Are you passionate about Health & Safety and the Environment in which you work?
Do you have experience of eliminating risk in a manufacturing or production environment?
Do you have experience of connecting with those in different locations from different cultures?
Do you manage by influence and enjoy sharing knowledge and delivering best practice and training to others?

We are looking for an EHS Manager for the UK and the Baltics to join our global organisation where you will be a key member of the Regional Leadership and European EHS Leadership team, travelling across the UK and the Baltics to support in delivering the European EHS strategy.

You will be enthusiastic, and passionate about the human, commercial and environmental aspects of health and safety and able to motivate local managers and drive change in the sites within your region.

You will have functional and technical knowledge in EHS performance and management controls enabling you to assign responsibility for tasks and decisions, monitor process, progress, and results.

We are looking for a powerful influencer to support decision making based on facts, with a hands-on approach to EHS Leadership and Management.

We offer onsite working from any of our UK or Baltics facilities, 25 days annual leave, a competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, up to 7.5% pension contribution, medicash health plan and salary sacrifice car schemes.

What your impact will be:

• Develop and support the implementation of the European EHS strategy in your region.
• Manage and develop a team of EHS Professionals in the regions to improve skills and competencies.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate programmes to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and environmental impact in line with European strategy.
• Assist and support personnel in safety and environmental hazard assessment and implementation of effective control measures.
• Develop and maintain manageable and effective auditing programmes to ensure compliance with environmental and H&S systems and procedures.
• Oversee projects and initiatives in areas of responsibility to ensure EHS compliance.
• Compile and evaluate incident statistics to identify trends to target risk reduction and monitor effectiveness of EHS strategy.
• Compile EHS performance reports for area of responsibility for Operations Director/ Managing Director, Operational teams and European EHS Director.
• Assess, challenge, and support the sites in your region to achieve their EHS goals.
• Foster links between sites with mutual goals, setting up working groups for problem solving and improving management systems.
• Raise opportunities to develop the EHS support functions effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop local EHS managers and identify high performers.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Previous EHS experience working in a manufacturing environment or similar industry in an EHS Management role.
• Professional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management - NEBOSH Diploma or country specific equivalent.
• A proven track record of successful delivery of HSE processes, policies and initiatives resulting in improved standards and behavioural change, with the ability to adopt a strategic approach.
• Proficient IT skills, presenting skills, report writing, statistical analysis and development of training packages.
• Experienced in the management of multiple sites, across different countries preferable.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Can be located in the UK (Sheffield, Penrith, Solihull) or in the Baltics (Latvia or Estonia) but must be willing to travel to support all sites within the Region.

Why join us.

"We are passionate about doors and are one of the world's largest manufacturers in this field. If you want to join us, we provide an international environment, a high level of flexibility, great potential for personal development and the opportunity to work with strong brands".

We act with integrity, invest in people, inspire through innovation, deliver on our promises, and improve every day. We are seeking talented individuals who share this purpose and values and want to excel in their field of expertise. We offer excellent benefits, a collaborative environment in which to apply your talent and a dynamic and growing company, with exceptional career progression opportunities.

About JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN, founded in 1960, is a leading global manufacturer of doors and windows with over 18,000 employees worldwide. In Europe, the company has a team of more than 6,500 people across the UK, France, and Central and Northern Europe. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, JELD-WEN designs, produces, and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors, wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and related products for use in the new construction and repair and remodeling of residential homes and non-residential buildings. 

Our products and services afford us the opportunity to enter peoples' workplaces, homes, and daily lives. With this privilege comes great responsibility to ensure that the products we deliver are reliable and enrich the places and lives that they touch. We bring beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives.

JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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