EHS Lead (S&D and HQ) - Maternity leave cover

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements EHS strategies, programs, and annual action plans across all locations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, corporate standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Leads EHS compliance activities by monitoring adherence to legal regulations, internal procedures, and management system standards through audits, inspections, and performance assessments.
• Establishes, reviews, and continuously improves EHS policies, standard operating procedures, safety manuals, training programs, and awareness initiatives to strengthen organizational safety culture.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports EHS performance metrics, audit results, compliance data, and key trends, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identifies workplace hazards, conducts risk assessments, evaluates control measures, and implements preventive and corrective actions to minimize operational risks and environmental impacts.
• Manages incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans, driving continuous improvement and reducing the frequency, severity, and cost of workplace incidents.
• Partners closely with Operations, Fleet, Sales, HR, and external stakeholders to promote employee awareness, support safety initiatives, and ensure effective communication of EHS requirements and performance.
• Oversees occupational health and safety programs across warehouses, fleet operations, and field-based teams, ensuring safe working conditions and compliance with established standards.
• Manages specialized compliance programs, including driver safety and competency, defensive driving initiatives, regulatory transportation requirements, environmental monitoring, and audit readiness activities.
• Drives continuous improvement of EHS performance by leading cross-functional initiatives, managing EHS-related budgets and projects, tracking action plans, and fostering a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

 

 

• Bachelor's degree in technical or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Professional examination in Occupational Health and Safety / License for an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
• Professional examination in Fire Protection (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Windows, Microsoft Excel, and the MS Office suite
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong teamwork skills
• Effective time management and strong organizational skills
• Valid driving license and active driving experience