Global Safety Manager

## Global Safety Manager Apply locations:
Macclesfield, United Kingdom:
Buffalo, NY:
New Carlisle, Indiana time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R12648##

Job Requirements Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
** Job Summary
** Ultimately, the Global Safety Manager is responsible for the reduction of accidents and incidents (including fires) within the business unit by creating and sustaining an interdependent safety culture where employees at all levels take pride in ownership and accountability for results.

The purpose of the Global Safety Manager is to support the Global Safety Director in the development and deployment of SHE strategy for Alkegen and work with the Business Unit Operations Director and Plant Managers in the deployment of their responsibilities in relation to the strategy.

The Global Safety Manager will be a proven completer finisher and self-starter capable of leading direct and indirect reports, influencing behaviours and delivering results.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** To be the subject matter expert for all Safety, Health and Environmental matters and take the prominent role in leading the SHE agenda within their specific Business Unit.
* Development and delivery / management of a risk based Internal SHE Audit/Review Program and associated corrective action plans
* Liaise with the Global Safety Director, Business Unit Operations Directors, Plant and SHE Managers to identify common gaps in the SHE management system as identified by the Internal Audit, develop and deploy solutions that address the gaps in totality on a global basis.
* Support the Global SHE Director & BU Operations Leaders when developing SHE strategy for the business.
* Ensure that all Alkegen standard Safe Systems of Work are fully deployed and adhered to at all times. e.g. PTW, Risk Assessment, Lock Out Tag Out etc.
* Support and work closely with the Operations Directors, Plant and SHE Managers in relation to planning, reviewing and achieving SHE objectives and targets as well as promote continuous improvement and development throughout.
* Ensure full root cause analysis (RCA) is completed using appropriate investigation techniques on all first aid, recordable and lost time accidents and fires.  Following RCA, share learnings with all other Alkegen sites globally and ensure corrective and preventive actions are completed appropriately.
* Ensure effective management (extraction of learning and delivery of actions) of the Learning from Incidents (LFI) Trackers for each plant within your remit.
* Ensure that all Plants within the Business Unit meet, maintains & develop emergency response procedures with drills and desktop exercises that meet corporate and national emergency response standards.
* Support Plant & SHE Managers when they are required to liaise with regulatory authorities or other bodies to ensure legal compliance.
** Required*
* ** Qualifications /

Experience:

*** Internationally recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Prior exposure to ISO
14001 & ISO 18001 / 45001 environmental & occupational standards
* Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA/UK/EU safety legislation
* Demonstrate experience of working with formal Management of Change systems (MOC) to reduce safety and operational risks.
* Demonstrate experience in Process Safety Management…