SHE Manager - m/f/d

Join a Global Leader in Animal Nutrition & Health!

We’re offering an exciting opportunity at our Sales & Premix production site in Heanor, Derbyshire. In this role, you will be reporting directly to the Site Manager and work closely with cross-functional teams, playing a key part in shaping safety and sustainability standards across the business.

Your key responsibilities

Act as stand alone SHE Manager, ensuring compliance with DSM Corporate SHE standards and UK legislation.
Develop, implement, and monitor the SHE Management System, reporting performance and compliance to site management.
Act as the responsible person under COMAH regulations, leading HSE intervention visits and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Provide expert technical and organizational support on SHE and Security matters across the site.
Drive continuous improvement in SHE performance through audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Foster collaboration across company sites and within the global SHE network to share learnings and strengthen SHE practices.
Managing, developing and implementing systems and procedures to ensure compliance with site and DSM Corporate SHE Requirements and UK legislation.
Maintaining good relationships with external regulators and managing/leading site audits or inspections.
Review of new/amended DSM internal and UK legislative documents on safety, health, environment, and security and implementation of actions to ensure compliance.
Drive long term continuous improvement, reliability and site SHE initiatives.
Auditing Process Safety related systems on site (eg Permit to Work, LOTOTO systems etc) and feeding back failures to meet standards.
Undertaking SHE related risk assessments and SHE Incident Investigations.

We bring

Unique career paths across Animal Nutrition & Health - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
Customer-first approach, turning ideas into impactful solutions

You bring

Qualification in Safety/Environment Management (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or Environmental Management Certification).
Knowledge of or qualifications in Quality Management are desirable.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plant process safety within a chemical or similar industrial environment.
Strong understanding of COMAH Regulations and DSEAR is essential.
Experience working with UK Health & Safety Executive or Environment Agency is an advantage.
Proven managerial experience (projects and/or people), excellent communication and IT skills, and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

About ANH

ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this role? Then please apply online only via our career portal.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.