Global Chemical Safety Manager to Perstorp AB

Do you have knowledge of chemical safety? We are seeking an experienced Chemical Safety Manager to join Perstorp AB.

Do you have experience working in the chemical industry?Are you interested in working in a global role, supporting local organizations and collaborating cross-functionally to maintain a healthy and safe workplace? If so, this opportunity might be a great fit for you! Join us in shaping a safer and healthier workplace environment in the role of Chemical Safety Manager.

Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team, driving global excellence in health and safety!

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

Responsible Care is a global function that provides the entire organization with the strategic direction, global framework and support structure for health, safety and environment. In addition, the function supports leaders and teams with relevant insights, coaching and training to define and execute their own local health, safety and environment roadmaps.

At Perstorp you will get a true opportunity to contribute and influence – despite our global presence we are still a relatively small company. That means you are never anonymous: what you do really counts.

Perstorp has eight production sites around the world. As the Global Chemical Safety Manager, you work with a mixture of strategical focus and operational closeness. You analyze and follow up on how chemical safety is managed at the different sites and identify potential improvements. You act as a project manager for strategically important health and safety related projects.

If you are ready to work whit safety on a global scale, we want to hear from you. Join Perstorp and be part of a team committed to excellence in chemical safety. 

Your Responsibilities

You will play a leading role in our internal culture transformation program for health and safety, driving global excellence and supporting our production units, functions, and projects in the following processes/areas:

• Identification and assessment of chemical hazards
• Chemical risk management
• Exposure monitoring

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the organization, especially the production units, in maintaining compliance with internal/external standards and regulations
• Developing and delivering global training programs on chemical safety
• Monitoring and following up on chemical risks and incidents to ensure high-quality learning
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and safety enhancements
• Reviewing and evaluating the organization as a member of the internal audit team
• Monitoring and transferring internal/external best practices in chemical safety to relevant stakeholders

The Bigger Picture

You will report to the Vice President Responsible Care and be part of an engaged and dynamic team that collaborates with colleagues in all functions and positions. The position will be based in Perstorp, Malmö or Stenungsund in Sweden. International travelling to our production sites in Europe, North America and Asia will be expected. You can expect approximately 40 traveling days a year.

Our Expectations

You have a Master´s or Bachelor´s degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Toxicology, Occupational Health or Medicine. You have at least five years of experience from process industry, working with HSE and particularly chemical safety. You combine the theoretical and practical experience to prevent and/or manage health, safety and environmental incidents. 

As a person you are very skilled in facilitation, auditing and project management. You have a curious and exploring mindset, willing to take on ambitious challenges together with the team. Furthermore, you have excellent communication skills and can use these to successfully persuade and get the message through to top and middle management. You are fluent in spoken and written English.