As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The position of Site EHS Co-ordinator reports directly to the Operation Manager, and is responsible for all sites in ANZ region.

The key objectives of this role is :

• Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the Environmental, Health and Safety policies and programs to ensure corporate and local compliance
• To ensure that all plant and equipment is always kept in safe operating condition and are available for use at all times.

This role will be responsible, in conjunction with the Global Engineering and EH&S teams, for ensuring that our manufacturing processes at this site are optimized for safety, productivity, quality and reliability

PRIMARY DUTIES

EH&S – Fully support and contribute to facility safety programs specifically regarding Management of Change, Process Safety Management [including HAZOP/Process Hazard Analysis]. Manage plant systems to maximize employee safety and minimize environmental risks.

What your responsibilities will be: 

• Drive Safety Culture: Collaborate with operational managers to embed a strong safety, quality, and compliance vision.

• Support the implementation of the safety management system framework.
• Develop, implement, and monitor site specific safety procedures (eg emergency response plans and traffic management plans), and encouraging shared ownership of safety across the workforce.
• Assist with the identification of hazard, assessing risks and implementing preventative measures.
• Maintain and develop relevant Safety Data Sheets
• Assist with incident reporting and injury management use safety management systems available.
• Support the safety training program and run training and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with site manager and employees to drive safety and compliance.
• Monitor and review relevant country, regional and local safety, and health regulations for their impact upon the plant, its personnel, and its operations
• Conduct inspections with managers to ensure health and safety standards are observed and rectify unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions and practices before incidents can occur.
• Ensuring day to day compliance with EHS legislation and regulatorily bodies such as WorkSafe, EPA, and AICIS

EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED

Nil direct reports to this role.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY

Nil

Minimum Requirements

• 2–5 years’ experience in safety roles within manufacturing, desirable. 
• Certificate IV (minimum) in WHS, or equivalent (preferred).
• Working knowledge of WHS legislation in Victoria and NSW.
• Understanding of ISO14001, 45001, 11014 and safety legislations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• CPR/First Aid certification (desirable).
• RRTW Co-Ordinator certification (desirable).
• High standard of integrity, ethical behaviour, and a strong safety mindset.

LEADER COMPETENCIES:

Accountability for Results – Translates goals/objectives into actionable plans and results

Build and lead effective teams – Attracts and retains the best people. Optimizes peak performance through development & coaching

Foster change and innovation - Seeks solutions that strengthen quality, value, service and effectiveness

Create value for customers - Anticipates and responds to market trends and opportunities

Demonstrate business acumen and business agility - Demonstrates functional/technical proficiency, engages in effective operational and strategic planning

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Office
• Factory
• Warehouse
• dandenong site property
• OEM sites

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.