Health & Safety Manager

Job Requisition ID: 54998

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Position Title: Environment Health & Safety Manager  

Location: Dundee   

Reports to: EHS Senior Manager   

Position Summary 

In this role the EHS manager will lead, and drive the effective management of environmental, health and safety, aspects for Dover Fueling Solutions’ Dundee factory. 

The EHS manager role interfaces with a wide range of people including assembly operators, indirect staff, senior management, and the regional and global Dover EHS teams in order to ensure top-percentile performance and continual improvement. 

The holder of the position must be a Subject Matter Expert for EHS - someone who can provide expertise related to identifying areas of risk and implementing proactive solutions designed to control risks while ensuring compliance with company policy and legal requirements. The role will have a strong sustainability and environmental focus. 

Position Responsibilities 

• Champions a strong safety and sustainability culture site-wide  

• Build engagement strategies working with own EHS team, safety committee and other stakeholders across the site 

• Compiles, analyses, and interprets internal/external data to prevent/mitigate EHS risks.  

• Review and develop all written safety and health programs and ensure consistent application across all functions.  

• Develops required EHS safety training curriculum and assists with site implementation, to meet the standard imposed by legislation, approved codes of practices and EHS guidance.  

• Own and coordinate audit, review and strategy for ISO 140001, 450001, and 50001 standards.  

• Maintain corporate safety library/EHS software system.  

• Conduct all risk control processes, including risk and COSHH assessments, as required by legislation and ensure these are reviewed at relevant intervals and records are accurately maintained. 

• Ensure all accidents, incidents and Hi-Po events are promptly investigated and, with the use of CI tools, root causation is clearly identified, and corrective actions implemented. 

• Empower operational staff to present ideas and create EHS improvements in processes. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership of the operational areas, to identify project opportunities and bring continuous improvement activities 

• Provide EHS support within operations, being a coach and mentor as well as the main contact point for any EHS related issue, including escalation of any required reports, such as RIDDOR. 

• Maintain and develop EHS KPI dashboards and other visual indicators for the site. 

• Act as the EHS representative in the management of change activities, including product development, to ensure risks are controlled within their introduction. 

• Coordinate and manage first aid, mental health first-aid and fire representatives. 

• Work with external bodies such as SEPA, Scottish Water and others to ensure lowest environmental risk from site activities 

Qualification Requirements 

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential (min 5 years) 
• Fluent in English language, both verbal and written 
• Qualification in occupational health and safety, such as a masters, NVQ, BSC or NEBOSH national diploma is essential  
• Understand the application of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other legislation relevant to a manufacturing organisation 
• Previous experience directly managing a team or people is desirable  
• Previous experience with Mental Health and related best practices is desired 

Behavioural Requirements 

• Self-motivated and able to manage workload and schedule independently  
• Ability to work in a high-paced manufacturing environment with a dynamic team 
• Hands-on approach with strong emotional intelligence and engagement skills 
• Ability to interact at all levels of an organisation 
• Professional approach to dealing with issues and employees. 
• Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with keen attention-to-detail and a methodical approach. 
• Ability to manage and prioritise several projects simultaneously  
• Strong problem-solving skills, and in-depth knowledge of problem-solving tools and root-causation techniques such as 5-WHY, ISHIKAWA, A3, etc. 
• Good presentation skills, including use of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

Other Requirements

• A degree of flexibility in working hours as occasional work supporting factory shift patterns may be required. 

Work Arrangement : Onsite 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

This position may be located in: EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee

Job Function : Environment, Health & Safety