Risk, Environment, Safety, and Health Manager

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Risk, Environment, Safety, and Health Manager page is loaded Risk, Environment, Safety, and Health Manager Apply remote type Hybrid locations Springvale Kawerau time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id Essity250063 Risk, Environment, Safety, and Health (RESH) Manager Join Essity Australasia, a global leader in health and hygiene, as our Risk, Environment, Safety, and Health (RESH) Manager. At Essity, we are breaking barriers to wellbeing and striving to be the undisputed global leader in our field. We are looking for a dedicated professional to lead our safety initiatives and foster a culture of safety and sustainability. About the Role: This is a senior safety leadership role where you will play a crucial role in cultivating a strong safety culture across our organization. You will drive continuous improvement in safety initiatives, ensure proactive risk management, and maintain compliance with regulations to safeguard the well-being of all employees. Your leadership of the I CARE program—Involve, Care, Act, Realize, and Engage—will be instrumental in promoting a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace. This role empowers employees to meet safety standards and take active ownership in promoting a Zero Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) and Zero Process Safety Incident Frequency (PSIF) culture. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk. What You Will Do: Lead the development and execution of a 3-5 year strategy for continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance, aligned with Essity’s ICARE program. Drive innovation in health and safety practices, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Collaborate with senior leadership to align safety strategies with organizational goals. Empower Safety professionals and OHS representatives to lead initiatives, drive best practices, and foster a culture of safety ownership at all levels. Represent the company externally, liaising with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and stakeholders to stay ahead of trends and influence safety standards. Demonstrate clear leadership in promoting and maintaining a robust safety culture across the organization. Ensure active participation and accountability in safety practices at all levels of the organization. Who You Are: You bring at least 5 years of experience as a health, safety, and environment professional within international organizations. You will also have; A Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Health & Safety, or a related field. Proven leadership experience in Health & Safety, including strategy development and execution. Extensive experience managing multi-site safety programs and leading teams to implement safety initiatives. Demonstrated ability to create culture change to a safety-first culture emphasizing behavioural change and accountability. In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations across New Zealand and Australia. Strong leadership and influence, with the ability to drive change at all organizational levels. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage both internal and external stakeholders. High emotional intelligence, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused culture. Deep commitment to continuous improvement and achieving zero harm in safety initiatives. Nice to Have: Post-graduate qualifications in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related fields. Experience leading global teams or working in an international corporate environment. Certification in safety management systems (e.g., ISO, OHSAS). Experience integrating sustainability practices with Health & Safety initiatives. What We Can Offer You Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us Location The location of this role will be either our Springvale (Melbourne) manufacturing site, or our Kawerau (New Zealand) manufacturing site. Application End Date: 14 Feb 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity250063 About Us Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2023 amounted to approximately SEK 147bn (EUR 13bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity! #J-18808-Ljbffr