HSE Manager

The Company kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #Investing In Better  - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Featherstone, United Kingdom

On-site

Reports to:

Site Manager

Lead health, safety and environmental performance at our Featherstone site – driving a mature safety culture, strong risk management and full legal compliance. Working closely with the site management team, you’ll make HSE integral to how the site operates, coaching leaders and embedding personal accountability for safety at every level.

• Lead the site’s HSE strategy in line with kp standards and UK legislation, acting as the trusted advisor who challenges and influences operational decisions.
• Build a mature safety culture – coaching managers and supervisors, strengthening visible safety leadership and embedding accountability for risk.
• Ensure compliance and effective management systems (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, BRCGS where applicable), leading inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and control, and run high-quality incident investigations that find systemic causes and prevent recurrence.
• Develop competency and training programmes – induction, refresher and risk-specific – and create an environment where employees actively identify and challenge hazards.
• Oversee emergency preparedness (fire, evacuation, first aid, crisis) and drive environmental compliance and sustainability improvements (waste, emissions, energy).
• Analyse leading and lagging indicators (TRIR, incidents, near-misses, audits), spot trends and give leadership the insight to drive continual improvement.

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification); working towards or holding CMIOSH is desirable. Equivalent qualifications and experience considered.
• 5+ years’ HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial environments – packaging or related industries preferred.
• Strong, practical knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and safety training.
• Experience in a regulated environment (food, pharma or consumer packaging) and knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement are an advantage.

• A strong leader and influencer who drives cultural change and engages people at every level.
• An excellent communicator and trainer, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and results-driven, with a genuine commitment to safety excellence.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.