EHS Manager

EHS Manager – Cowie, Scotland

EHS Manager role at Bakelite
. At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today. We’re Everywhere – products powered by Bakelite can be found in stronger homes, safer automobiles, and beyond. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to meet our world’s most challenging demands. Join our team and help build a stronger, safer, better world.

• You’ll help shape our future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global community and we expect you to leave your fingerprint on the company.
• We champion our associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your own path through continued learning and development.
• Together, we will protect the planet. From processes to products, we focus on opportunities that grow profitability and protect the planet.
• Safety is a core value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset to ensure we can show up tomorrow for our families, friends, and communities.
• We care. We value our culture and the associate experience, offering competitive compensation, robust benefits and support every step of their career.

• Ensure the Cowie site meets and exceeds Environmental, Health, and Safety standards, particularly as an upper-tier COMAH site.
• Drive site-wide compliance with ISO
  9001, ISO
  14001, ISO
  45001 and regulatory frameworks such as PPC and COMAH.
• Promote a positive safety culture, embedding EHS as a core value across the site.
• Collaborate with the Barry-based EHS Manager to foster consistency, knowledge-sharing, and best practices between locations.
• Provide critical EHS input into capital projects and risk assessments, supporting the wider European manufacturing function.

In this role, you’ll be located in a dynamic industrial location in the heart of Scotland. As part of the FPD EU team, you’ll work on‑site at a key Bakelite facility, driving sustainability and safety in a setting that values local collaboration and global impact. You’ll be part of a dedicated team in a close-knit community, with access to beautiful Scottish landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

• Ensure compliance with PPC, COMAH, ISO
  9001, ISO
  14001, and ISO
  45001 standards.
• Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Carry out risk assessments and participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and risk management studies.
• Oversee the Permit to Work (PTW) system and associated safety controls.
• Provide EHS technical support for capital projects and day‑to‑day operations.
• Collaborate with Barry-based EHS colleagues to align practices across sites.
• Support the Cowie management team with EHS matters and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively promote a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship throughout the site.
• Participate in site emergency planning and serve on the COMAH Duty Manager rota.
• Represent Cowie in internal and external EHS meetings and audits.

• Technical degree (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma qualified.
• In‑depth experience in EHS within an industrial/chemical manufacturing setting, ideally at an upper‑tier COMAH site.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Permit to Work systems
  • COMAH regulations
  • ISO
    9001 (Quality Management)
  • ISO
    14001 (Environmental Management)
  • ISO
    45001 (Health & Safety Management)

• Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO
  9001 and ISO
  14001.
• Experience with LOTO procedures and HSG
  253 standards.
• Proficient in safety programs, tools, and digital systems used in EHS management.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and training delivery skills.

• Occasional travel may be required (up to 20%), as long as it does not conflict with Cowie site priorities.

Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at

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Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level |

Employment Type:

Full‑time | Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing | Industries:
Chemical Manufacturing