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At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.
PMUK is looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Executive Engineer to be responsible for coordinating, supporting, and advising the Business on all aspects with regards to Health, Safety and Environment. The successful candidate will also manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training, and systems, to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health, Safety, Environment within PMUK are adhered to. Working closely and effectively with the senior Management Team to ensure the HS&E Objectives and Targets are achieved and aligned to PMUK strategies.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, systems of work, rules, and regulations are implemented, adhered to and are reviewed, updated, and communicated when necessary to provide a safe workplace environment without risk to health. This will include driving H&S culture throughout the Company and challenging any unsafe practises promptly and effectively.
- Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety, welfare at work and environmental, including surveillance, statutory training and reporting. This will include providing strategic direction on OH, Safety and Environmental matters and benchmarking of current practises against industry standards and promotion of best practice and proposing opportunities for improvement to the Executive committee and Board, supporting case with consideration to ethical, legal and financial factors.
- Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
- Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
- Ensure that safety audits inspections (5S) schedules are maintained, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, risk assessments, lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and liaise with external health & safety governing bodies, consultants, insurers, claims handlers, solicitors, suppliers etc. as required
- Maintain PMUK accreditation of ISO:14001/2015 & ISO:45001/2018 Standards
- Review visiting contractors RAMS, Insurance etc and monitor Control of Contractors process, including completion of Permit to Work
- Support and participate in monthly Health & Safety Executive Committee meetings, ensuring agreed actions are completed within agreed deadlines. Provide regular reports to HS&E Committee and Board of Directors, undertake data analysis and accurate/timely reporting to management team and Panasonic HQ.
- Co-ordinate and lead Site environmental team to ensure safe and efficient working environment
- Ensure PMUK maintains adequate numbers of First Aiders, Fire Marshals and Spill Responders at site and arrange HS&E training courses/renewals where necessary
- Inform the Business of all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislative changes
- Management and control of related budgets, expense forecasts and Capex project costs
- Undertake, record and maintain Environmental assessments, LUX surveys and noise monitoring etc.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential Requirements
- NEBOSH Certificate (General)
- IEMA Certificate
- CoSHH and Risk Assessor trained
- Proven experience in similar role with budget holder responsibility and data analysis content.
- Project management experience
Desirable Requirements - NEBOSH Diploma (or higher qualification)
- ISO 14001 / 45001 Internal Auditor trained
- Project management qualification
- Experience of a manufacturing environment
- Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, with confident decision-making skills
- Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Strong interpersonal skills coupled with confident presentation and written communication skills
- IOSH membership
- Experience in reviewing policies and procedures
- Experience in implementing and developing Health and Safety software systems to all operational workflows
Leadership Requirements
- Shares and promotes Company vision in a way which engages and inspires others
- Act as a role model, which reflects the values and principles of the Company
- Communicates clearly the direction and goals for the department in-line with overall business plan.
- Treats individuals fairly by applying company policy and procedure consistently
- The ability to work effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. It entails understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one's approach to the changes at hand
- Promotes a safe and conducive work environment
- Leads by example, gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Provides strong overall guidance and support
- Challenges inappropriate behaviour and attitude
- Encourages creativity and innovation amongst team
- Encourages team members to take ownership within their own job remit and enforces individual and departmental accountability.
- Recognises employees as a resource for ideas and for achieving common goals
- Recognises and celebrates individual, team and departmental contributions and achievements
- Supports and communicates difficult, unpopular business critical decisions initiated by themselves and the Company and explains the rationale behind decisions where possible.
- Consistently demonstrates drive and an ability to get things done.
- Acts as a catalyst and champion for change and leads its effective implementation.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 13:30 Friday.
- Flexi-time system.
- Company pension contributions of up to 10%.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Early finish on a Friday.
- Free parking on site.
- Annual leave entitlement of 24 days (+ bank holidays), increasing up to 30 (+ bank holidays) with service.
- Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, bereavement, adoption, surrogacy, and sickness.
- Fuel card with UK Fuels, providing discounted rates at the pump.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Long Service Awards.
- On-site canteen.
- Exclusive 'Staff Sales' site for Panasonic products.
- Training and development opportunities.
- 'Refer a Friend' recruitment scheme.
ABOUT US
Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.
Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd. (known as PMUK) established itself in Cardiff in 1974 and has prided itself on providing quality products to provide enhanced living for our customers, always making people central to our activities. Focusing on our innovative electronics technology, we strive to provide a wide variety of products, systems, and services in various spaces and areas, such has homes, communities, businesses, and automobiles.
PMUK is currently home to the Home Appliance Division (HAD), which focuses on the cooking appliance market and is specifically involved in the design, development, and production of high-quality microwave ovens.
Within Panasonic, we are guided by our Basic Business Philosophy. In our efforts to put this Philosophy into practice, our Panasonic Leadership Principles provide a set of behavioural guidelines for each and every employee to follow. Candidates are advised that both the Basic Business Philosophy and the Panasonic Leadership Principles may be part of the interview process.
Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.
Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.
