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Mars UK • USA-Arkansas-Ft. Smith | United States of America

HSE Manager

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

The Site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager reports to Plant Manager, is a member of the plant Senior Management Staff and is responsible for the overall management and direction of Health, Safety and Environment within the confines of the site. This critical role understands the interworking relationship between safety and productivity, profits, associate engagement and retention. As a site leader the HSE Manager sets the overall site HSE vision of excellence and ensures overall Mars HSE programs are vital and relevant.

What are we looking for?

    • Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in science (ex. engineering, chemistry, safety, IH, etc.) preferred

    • 5 years experience in leadership/managing others, implementing safety, environmental and/or industrial hygiene programs in a manufacturing arena.

    • Demonstrated leadership in driving a program/system of safety or environmental in a manufacturing environment.

    • Basic knowledge of food manufacturing and GMP a plus.

    • Strong safety regulatory knowledge and expertise, required including EPA, OSHA and DOT

    • Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis and Process Hazards Analysis desired

    • Experience in management of Security function is a plus

    • Certifications in CSP, ASP/GSP strongly preferred

What will be your key responsibilities?

    • Ensure Site maintains continuous “audit ready” state of compliance with company and governmental HSE Standards.

    • Responsible for the development, deployment of all Company HSE Standards as they specifically apply to the site.

    • Accountable for the execution of all site Environmental Permit Compliance, including Air, Stormwater, Water, Spill Control, and Wastewater. Ensures all testing required through permits and company standards are met on time.

    • Executes proper management of the sites hazardous waste management activities to ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, local and company regulations and standards.

    • Maintains the onsite environmental manuals and updates according to Mars standard and schedule

    • Ensures all shipments of hazardous materials and wastes are in done in compliance with DOT regulations.

    • Develop and deploy the site specific HSE Strategies, Programs and Plans to position the site as a best in class organization

    • Delivers training and coaching to establish clear understanding by all site associates on HSE expectations.

    • Leads the effective implementation and utilization of risk assessment and risk prediction processes at the site and drives for appropriate mitigation measures to lower associate risk. Ensures effective communication and understanding by all affected associates.

    • Ensures investigation of all HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to drive to root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence. Drives completion of recognized corrective actions to prevent incident recurrence are effectively implemented, this includes execution of corrective actions developed from other site incidents.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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