SHEQ Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 60 years. We utilise the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in exciting areas such as quantum optics, acoustics and thermal conductivity. Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our customers. We strive to deliver extreme performance and we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment that fosters individuality, inclusivity, innovation and creativity. We offer an exciting and varied career, with opportunities to work in various locations and teams, and across different functions and projects. Job Description We are looking for a driven person to lead the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality function. The role requires creative problem solving and risk management approaches. A key focus will be ensuring site HSE compliance, quality improvement and driving the sustainability program. Some support will be required to other UK E6 sites as required. Direct line management of the site SHEQ team. Accountable for undertaking highly autonomous, self-directed work whilst communicating with key stakeholders to ensure they are consulted and informed. Duties and tasks Provide SHEQ leadership and guidance to all functions onsite. Be a role model for the Element Six values and provide visible felt leadership for SHEQ. Leadership and development of the local SHEQ Team. Ensure ongoing compliance to international standards (quality, health and safety, environment, energy). Lead the continuous improvement of the integrated management system. Contribute to group SHEQ forums and undertake group reporting and feedback as required. Ensure mandatory reporting is undertaken on time, in full and accurately. Proactively identify and act upon quality, safety and environmental risks and opportunities. Manage timely and thorough investigations relating to customer queries and safety and environmental incidents and near misses. Continually identify and implement improvements to existing SHEQ management systems and processes. Lead the site sustainability program ensuring effective management of energy, waste, water use, resources and developing the site environmental and energy management systems. Lead the identification and execution of SHEQ objectives and programs and report on progress. Identify industry trends, changes in legislation and of needs of interested parties and adapt site management systems to ensure compliance. Drive operational risk management processes and maturity. Qualifications Technical expertise for example a manufacturing or engineering qualification or equivalent experience. Proven expertise in health, safety, environment, quality and sustainability. Internal lead audit qualification. Level 5/6 formal qualification in SHEQ e.g. NEBOSH or IEMA. Experience of working to ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 50001 international standards. Problem-solver with a positive attitude. Ability to manage cross functional and internal / external stakeholders. An appreciation of Business Excellence tools and techniques. Capable of working in a challenging environment; having the ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously and prioritise effectively to meet the commercial and business needs. A can do, flexible, pro-active attitude and a passion for continuous improvement. Credible; ability to demonstrate understanding of engineering/operational processes / plant / systems. Additional Information

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