Hse Manager

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

The HSE Manager works with the Site Steering Committe to server as the change agent in supporting the HSE culture, continuous improvements and ensuring compliance with HSE policy and procedures. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding site management in the development and implementation of policies, yearly improvement plans and best practices for the site. This role also contributes to the development of strategy in line with corporate guidelines and business plans to ensure the realization of strategic objectives of the site.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide HSE&S support and leadership for the site.
• Plans, coordinates, controls, develop and implement policies, systems, procedures, and training to drive all aspects of HSE performance and compliance to all regulatory and AkzoNobel's requirements.
• Manage regulatory permits relate to HSE. Interface directly with outside government agencies, community groups, and other external constituents and stakeholders as needed to obtain and maintain site regulatory permits. Negotiate permit requirements with government agencies.
• Conduct risk and occupational exposure assessments, develop and implement exposure-monitoring plan. Manages and responds to HSE&S issues and crises that affect operations.
• Keep abreast of HSE regulatory changes that impact the company. Wherever applicable, develop and implement strategies to comply with new or revised requirements.
• Accountable for all HSE Incident Investigations and corresponding corrective actions.
• Develop and implement processes that ensure Corporate HSE requirements are complied.
• Monitor safe working condition and behavior during process, follow up of non-conformance.
• Complete and submit internal and external HSE related reports as required.
• Lead role in new project/process changes MOC & PHA) as HSE expert to assure compliance with AN's & local legislation standards.
• Perform HSE regulatory compliance assessments and accountability for follow up and implementation of audit actions.

Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Science/Engineering or Masters in Industrial Hygiene/Safety Management/Environmental Engineering or Scientist from an accredited university
• 2-5 Years process safety management (PSM) experience desired
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist with at least 10 years Health and Safety experience in manufacturing and/or chemical manufacturing environment, including flammable liquid safety preferred
• At least 5 years performing manager responsibilities or supervising others.

Additional Preferences:
• Strong US regulatory knowledge and experience.
• Certifications required by regulation i.e., DOT Hazmat, EPA Hazwoper, OSHA Training, and experience in areas of EPA and OSHA Industrial Regulations, with a broad knowledge of regulatory framework in general. Key regulatory areas include Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), RCRA, TSCA, SARA, and CERCLA.
• Project management skills

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 28876

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