EHS Advisor

Together for a cleaner healthier world.

Johnson Matthey a FTSE 250 organization is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis precious metal products chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries we employ more than 12600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organizations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Our Clean Air sector excels in sustainable technology. We use our scientific knowhow to create innovative products that play a crucial part in reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality helping our customers meet legislative requirements globally. Governments and consumers are increasingly concerned about air quality with regulations and legislation tightening. Our Clean Air sector helps meet these challenges helping to effectively and efficiently reduce emissions from vehicles and other sources. As a supplier of one third of catalysts into the automotive industry globally we are playing our part in creating a future for tomorrow.

This positions primary responsibilities will be coordinating two critical EHS programs Ergonomics and Industrial Hygiene. This position will work to develop and sustain each program to ensure they support the employee as an Industrial Athlete. This position spends most of the time in a manufacturing setting interacting with employees and will be expected to make recommendations on ergonomic and exposure improvements from an individual and operational perspective (i.e. adjustments to equipment). Reporting into the Plant EHS Manager the holder provides expertise in safe work practices ergonomic principles and the interaction of the human body with machinery injury prevention activities (such as stretches and body mechanics) and incident intervention efforts.

Your responsibilities:

• Uses experience and knowledge to assist in the evaluation of employee needs identify areas for ergonomic improvement and proactively develop programs to improve employee wellbeing.
• Develops and/or partners with site management to implement wellness programs including stretching and prework warmup sessions supporting employees as Industrial Athletes.
• Work closely with plant operators to understand their tasks identify risks/concerns and collaboratively develop improvement plans.
• Own and administer JMs Human Tech program including performing Workstation/Task ergonomic reviews and ongoing risk assessments.
• Participates in new hire onboarding training promoting programs described above.
• Accurately documents trainings employee participation and forecasts needs and schedules including business cases for ergonomic improvement projects.
• Collaborates and works closely with onsite EHS professionals supporting vendors site leadership HR Security supervisors & managers.
• Other duties as assigned including contributing to the sites overall EHS program initiatives and team needs. Provides practical support on matters related to EHS across a wide range of disciplines. Demonstrated a hands on approach to EHS developing a trusted relationship with Plant/Site personnel
• Plays an active role in EHS reporting and data analysis in line with legal and JM requirements. Identify trends on leading and lagging indicators to help inform future improvement activities.
• Provides training and coaching to Plant employees across a number of EHS disciplines.
• Deploys EHS programs tools and campaigns aimed at improving EHS performance.
• Assists in accident investigations helping to collect evidence and data relevant to each incident.
• Is a role model for EHS fully delivering on personal EHS objectives and leading by example by exhibiting the highest levels of EHS behavior.

Requirements for the role:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Hygiene or EHS field Preferred
• At least 25 years of experience in an industrial setting (manufacturing preferred)
• Prior experience in applying ergonomic programs preferred
• Industrial Hygiene program administration preferred.
• Knowledge and use of computer software & creating/maintaining spreadsheets
• Practiced in program coordination scheduling and overall organization
• Ability to work within all levels of the organization from plant floor to Senior Leadership
• Ability to speak publicly in front of large groups
• Ability to provide confident directions and recommendations
• Currently certified or willing to be certified in CPR/First Aid/AED
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

Well give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. Well empower you to lean in and make things happen to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision were selfstarters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Were passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you a cleaner and healthier world today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on job share and flexible working patterns

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