EHS Manager - Paints and Coatings sector

- Key responsibilities

• 1. EHS Leadership & Culture
• Lead the site’s EHS strategy and ensure alignment with Axalta’s corporate objectives.
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture through leadership and employee engagement.
• Act as the site’s competent person for all EHS matters.
• Embed EHS accountability across all functions and operational decisions.
• 2. Regulatory Compliance & Management Systems
• Ensure compliance with all UK environmental, health, safety, and occupational hygiene legislation.
• Maintain RC14001 certification and support integration with ISO 9001.
• Lead audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Manage permits, licences, and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain and update EHS procedures, standards, and documentation.
• 3. Risk Management & Process Safety
• Lead risk assessments across all operational activities.
• Oversee COSHH, environmental impact, manual handling, contractor, process safety, and fire risk assessments.
• Implement effective hazard identification and risk reduction measures.
• Ensure EHS risks are addressed in all project phases and Management of Change (MoC) processes.
• 4. Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement
• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and environmental events.
• Apply root cause analysis and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Track incident trends and identify improvement opportunities.
• Share lessons learned across the organisation.
• 5. Environmental Performance & Sustainability
• Drive initiatives to reduce energy, water, waste, and emissions.
• Develop environmental KPIs and improvement plans.
• Ensure compliant waste management and support Axalta’s sustainability goals.
• 6. PPE & Occupational Safety
• 7. Training & Competency Development
• 8. Contractor & Visitor Management
• 9. Authority & Budget Management

- Key requirements

• Degree in EHS, Engineering, Environmental Science , or related field.
• NEBOSH Diploma , NVQ Level 6 , or equivalent required.
• CMIOSH preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation and RC14001.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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