Job Purpose

The Safety Manager will perform functions to manage all aspects of the safety and environmental programs, including but t limited to development, implementation, compliance, training, and reporting for a OneSource Scientific Asset Management client with multiple sites in the UK & Sweden.

This role will take responsibility of the Gothenburg, Sweden site along with our operations across three sites in the UK.

Core Job Duties

• Ensure that operations are executed in compliance with all local safety, health, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Build capability of site resources to support implementation of EHS programs and processes
• Facilitate the development of a site-wide annual EHS training plan and ensure compliance
• Develop and administer all aspects of the safety programs that empower employee participation in all areas of the Programme.
• Develop safety and environmental risk assessments and develop/implement appropriate controls
• Conduct hazard analysis for any new service delivery or process
• Maintain hazard analysis and risk assessment records in accordance with all regulatory and customer requirements
• Establish, conduct, and manage safety and environmental audit processes
• Prepare, maintain, and submit all required safety and environmental reports and permits
• Serve as the on account liaison for all outside local, regional and governmental regulatory agencies and company vendors associated with safety and environmental programs
• Participate in the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans
• Coordinate a contractor safety program
• Participate as team member to ensure all aspects of the LAMP program are up to date and in compliance
• Research and communicate new environmental and worker safety rules and regulations to appropriate management personnel
• Create and/or update internal safety and environmental policies as needed
• Facilitate/support safety committees and regular safety meetings including any customer-based meeting, disseminate pertinent information and communicate to the PerkinElmer teams

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 10 years environmental and worker safety experience, experience of Swedish and UK legislation desirable
• Fluent in Swedish and English
• Proven ability of implementing and/or improving a safety culture in a corporate or industrial environment
• Chemical or biological safety experience
• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development and hazard recognition
• Kwledgeable in national (HSE) and EU regulatory requirements for air, water and land environmental.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Strong training and coaching skills
• Proficient with various computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office

Work Conditions

• Laboratory setting as well as need to spend time in/around loading dock areas.
• Work closely with Client facility and laboratory personnel.
• Travel required between sites (40%)