Lead SHE Coordinator

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Lead SHE Coordinator to be responsible for providing technical SHE leadership to support the site’s operations, laboratory and maintenance functions, as well as coordinate the safe and efficient operations on site in accordance to the SHE management systems and regulatory requirements. This will include ensuring compliance to internal and external SHE standards, regulations and legislation, monitoring and identifying opportunities to make improvements to SHE performance on site and communicating with all employees as appropriate regarding safety matters. You will also maintain a full range of risk control programmes and procedures to minimise risk and manage foreseeable emergencies.

Who We’re Looking For

• You will have a passion for SHE and an enthusiastic, optimistic working attitude, good team spirit, and be self-motivated.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of explaining technical information in simple and impactful manner, as well as being an effective relationship builder.
• You will have the ability to influence and effectively work and lead cross-functional/ multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You will have a detailed understanding of SHE regulations associated with a chemical site and have practical experience of developing and implementing a wide range of suitable control strategies.
• You will be a capable incident investigator and have the ability to go beyond solving immediate causes, to identify and tackle fundamental system and cultural causes of SHE failings.
• You will have experience of manufacturing environments.
• You will be an effective trainer, capable of developing and delivering high quality, engaging SHE training, both to employees and contractors.
• Experience within the chemical industry is desirable.
• Experience of maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliant management systems is desirable.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the SHE Manager in the development and maintenance of the SHE management systems.
• Engage with employees on safety, health and environmental matters.
• Take a lead in various SHE related projects.
• Manage various types of risk assessments, e.g. general, COSHH, PUWER, etc. and supporting the completion of actions from these assessments.
• Take a lead role in incident investigations.
• Participate in the site SHE committee, Human Performance Learning Groups and internal & external audits.
• Support activities associated with improving SHE practice and performance within the site.
• Take a lead in data reporting, trending, and the operation of SHE specific online platforms.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

• Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email ***email_hidden***.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.