EHS Manager

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As an EHS Manager based at our Huddersfield site, you will be a key driver in strengthening a proactive safety culture across a complex and diverse operational environment. Supporting a top-tier COMAH site alongside R&D and engineering service activities, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business—ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and empowering teams to work safely and sustainably.
This role plays a critical part in enabling Arxada’s long-term growth by protecting our people, customers, assets, and communities, while shaping and advancing the EHS strategy in alignment with broader company goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and continuously improve the risk assessment programme across all business areas.
• Drive process safety management at the top‑tier COMAH site and ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and the COMAH intervention plan.
• Monitor, report, and enhance EHS performance metrics and manage local systems to maintain ISO 14001 certification.
• Lead investigations into serious incidents and near misses, ensuring effective follow-up, learning, and prevention.
• Provide coaching and support to management and employees on EHS matters, strengthening overall competency and awareness.
• Manage the local EHS audit programme and maintain robust emergency response procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Chemistry or an Engineering-related field.
• NEBOSH Diploma and Chartered IOSH membership are essential.
• 10+ years of EHS management experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with COMAH exposure.
• Strong ability to collaborate, influence, and build effective relationships at all levels across the business.
• Demonstrated agility, business acumen, and a strong results orientation.
• Full driving licence required, as the role will involve visiting the Manchester site and occasional visits to customer sites.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:   

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.  

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.  

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