Risk, Environment, Safety & Health Manager

essity· ES06 Essity Canary Islands, S.L. (Sociedad Unipersonal)
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📍 Canary Islands , SpainFull time
Full timeOn SiteES06 Essity Canary Islands, S.L. (Sociedad Unipersonal)

About this role

About the role

The role is member of the site leadership team, responsible to drive the Risk, Environment, Safety and Health strategy at site level. It contributes to the achievement of the site objectives and targets and is responsible for development of the organizational capability to get the expected results. Provides leadership, coaching and advice for the assigned site in the area of Risk, Environment, Safety and Health.

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

  • An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment. 

  • Leads the I Care journey on site. 

  • Is the advisor of the leadership team on Risk, Environment, Safety and Health topics, with the aim of creating a strong and sustainable culture on site.  

  • Establishes safety and environmental goals, objectives and implementation plan with the Site Lead Team  

  • Collaborates with the global RESH organization and implements initiatives on the site.  

  • Ensures that compliance to legal obligations and company standard (RESH Framework) is maintained and regularly reviewed. 

  • Develops and updates all safety and environment policies, procedures, and training modules, in accordance with legal and company requirements.  

  • Coordinates risk assessments, safety and environment audits, incident and accident investigations, safety and environment training, and record keeping. 

  • Identifies CAPEX needs to minimize risks

  • Is required to provide visible leadership on the shop floor in all operating areas to drive cultural changes. 

  • Acts as business partner to the operational teams.  

  • Drives continuous improvement through reapplication of good practices from internal and external benchmark. 

  • Accountable for the department budget

  • Is a role model and accountable for performance & consequence Management, coaching and education within their department.  

Who You Are

 

  • University degree in relevant field is preferred

  • 5+ years experience working in a production site 

  • 3+ years experience in RESH management preferred 

  • Fluent English

  • Ability to develop and drive strategies, set priorities and lead changes

  • Strong skills in leading through others

  • Ability to develop and implement RESH programs, conduct assessments and lead incident investigations 

  • Understanding of local, national and industry specific RESH regulations 

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us.

Essity is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Application End Date:

03 sept 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity262183

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