Health and Safety Manager M/F/D

Every day, in more than 150 countries, TLD equipment operates on tarmacs around the world.

Behind them, more than 2,300 employees who have been writing, for over 70 years, a human and industrial adventure in constant progress.

ALVEST, an international group headquartered in France, brings together specialized companies recognized in global markets. TLD is part of this group as the world leader in Ground Support Equipment since 1953.

We design, assemble, distribute, and provide after-sales service for equipment that operates at airports worldwide, from 11 production sites located in North America, Asia, and Europe.

An entrepreneurial spirit, continuous innovation, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction: that is what defines TLD.

Today, this culture drives us beyond our industry: our electric, hybrid, and autonomous solutions are contributing to the environmental transformation of global aviation.

An exciting opportunity to have positive impact on a scalable business unit whilst developing and deploying Health, Safety processes and standards in collaboration with various other TLD Business Units.

Coupled with HSE, the incumbent Manager will oversee facilities management; this includes ensuring fixed assets are maintained in line with legislative requirements and ad hoc maintenance works.

This is an exciting role with accountability and impact across all operational functions. It requires a personality that can influence and collaborate with the Steering Committee members; someone who can interpret and interrogate data, turn into tangible actions, and align the team through “setting the scene” to deliver a world class Health and Safety proposition whilst developing strong relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement health and safety programs to improve the sites and its employees’ HS capability including conducting regular inspections and audits of equipment, materials, and work processes.
• Overarching control of Risk Assessments and Work Instructions; through training and upskilling the Production Team Leaders to develop a key awareness and ownership of HS throughout the organization.
• Management of the HS Committee including monitoring to closure of all HS non-conformance whilst developing a collaborative and consultative approach with the wider workforce.
• Maintain the facilities whilst coordinating with external contractors ensuring RAMs are completed and production capacity is not impacted.
• Management of the Environmental Management System and all associated Controlled Documents, Processes, and corrective-preventative actions. The HS Manager also facilitates the process for ISO14001 certification and internal/ external audits whilst engaging the Steering Committee on all aspects of ISO14001.
• A true HS Advocate who demonstrates a hands-on attitude and can implement change across a multitude of functions, influencing with authority, whilst aligning all departments with the shared commitment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stay updated on HS legislation to ensure organizational compliance, liaising with regulatory agencies where necessary.
• Promoting Zero Harm culture and driving proactive Near Miss and Hazard reporting whilst implementing action to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable.
• A large part of the role is influencing without authority (non-direct line reports) whilst training and increasing awareness. This involves training sessions and education against Risk Assessments, safety procedures, and emergency procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Extensive experience in highly regulated, low volume, high specification assembly.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate.
• ISO14001 Lead Auditor accreditation, ideally Internal Auditor qualification.
• Excellent working knowledge of Risk Assessments, Method statements, and legal registers.
• Excellent communication skills working across different time zones and cultures.
• Multitasking and the capability to manage multiple priorities and work streams.
• Naturally inquisitive with a keen eye for detail whilst processing a large volume of data.
• Strong root cause analysis capability with the management capability to engage the team and drive improvement actions to closure.
• Degree educated (BEng) in a relevant field; Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Logistics with a passion for the product and the engineering capability.
• Data driven with a good understanding of risk and risk mitigation.
• Lean, 6 sigma, DMAIC and good working knowledge of CI Methodologies like Lean.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail and well organized.
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Sense of initiative, objective driven.
• Gumption and tenacity.
• Experience of working in a global cross-functional business.
• Integrity, Honesty, Openness, Trust, and Kindness.

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