EHS Manager

At Quaker Houghton we are experts in the development production and application of industrial process fluids lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the worlds largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today we have a global presence with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Safety is at the core of our culture. As the EHS Manager for our manufacturing facility in Uithoorn and Binol you will be the EHS leader for continuous improvement supporting the R&D chemical manufacturing warehouse and office staff colleagues. You will promote a safe productive sustainable and environmentally sound work culture through the application of best practices and personal accountability.

Join our growing EMEA EHS team a team that is passionate for safety & sustainability and a company that fuels that passion.

Tasks

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the corporate EHS related policies systems and programs.
• Perform EHSQ audits/inspections and ensure appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented on a timely basis. (ISO 4001 and 45001)
• Lead and/or participate in incident investigations near misses and hazard identifications and ensure appropriate root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented in line with corporate requirements.
• Act as a key resource for EHS knowledge guidance coaching and training to establish a positive progressive EHS culture.
• Ensure engagement performance and development of the EHS Specialist this role will lead.
• Lead the emergency preparedness on the site.
• Act as the main contact for regulatory agency audits and supervise EHS consultants and contractors.
• Work closely with EHS Management Engineering Site Operations to effectively identify and manage loss prevention issues.
• Coordinate with Operations Engineering and other areas for projects such as MOC processes or facility modifications.
• Worked in alignment with other members of the EMEA and global EHS team.
• Support the corporate Sustainability program.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory requirements and permit conditions that apply to Quaker Houghton operations (manufacturing locations and chemical management activities) and work closely with plant management to address EHS requirements and concerns.
• Drive EHS awareness by demonstrating safe behavior continuous selfdevelopment and education in areas of environmental health & safety compliance industry trends and regulatory developments.

Requirements

Experience: Solid experience in the environmental health and safety discipline with a strong focus on safety required. Ideally within a manufacturing environment. Solid technical and regulatory expertise in relevant health and safety and environment regulatory requirements as well as knowledge of and some implementation experience with applicable industry standards including but not limited to ISO 45001 ISO 14001 Responsible Care etc. Team leadership experience is not a must.

Education: Bachelors degree is a must. Advance certification additional specialized environment and safety education is desired but not required.

Language: Dutch & English language skills; written and spoken at high level.

Location: Commuting distance to Uithoorn NorthHolland.

Soft skills: Autonomous handson & proactive leadership skills. Great influencing and communication skills. Good practical problem solving with acute attention to detail. Strong team player passionate about delivering success.

Benefits

• Health insurance allowance great pension plan company canteen language lessons parking and other attractive benefits.
• Holiday days buy/sell program
• Volunteering leave per year to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Access to QH University: continuous training platform for all levels.
• Worklife balance with a flexible schedule and hybrid possibilities.
• DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing Next Gen and PRIDE CRGs our Global Giving and Impact Awards programs.

We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40 countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the worlds industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100 locations our engineers chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently even more effectively whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe Exceed Customer Expectations Drive Results Embrace Diversity Act with integrity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values in words and actions builds a safer stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Join the team and help us build a better future !