Overview
Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Kentucky and Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).
We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems. The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future.
About the Role
The Global Health & Safety Director provides senior leadership for Health and Safety across Zotefoams’ international manufacturing operations. This role is accountable for setting and delivering a clear, robust global Health & Safety strategy that protects people, enables operational performance and ensures compliance with international and local regulations.
Operating at a global level, you will lead Health & Safety across multiple countries and sites, working closely with the Executive Committee, regional leadership teams and site leaders. You will play a critical role in building and sustaining a strong, proactive safety culture and embedding high standards of Health & Safety into everyday manufacturing activities worldwide.
This is a senior, highly visible role requiring deep Health & Safety expertise within complex, industrial and manufacturing environments.
Role Responsibilities
- Global Health & Safety Leadership
- Develop and implement a global Health & Safety strategy aligned with operational and manufacturing priorities.
- Provide visible and credible leadership to embed a consistent Health & Safety culture across all international sites.
- Partner with Executive, regional and site leadership to drive accountability and shared ownership of Health & Safety performance.
- Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with international and local Health & Safety legislation, standards and best practice, including ISO 45001.
- Establish and maintain effective global governance frameworks, reporting standards and incident management processes.
- Own global Health & Safety policies, audit programmes, risk assessments and performance metrics.
- International People Leadership
- Lead and support regional Health & Safety teams across multiple countries, enabling consistency, capability development and collaboration.
- Build strong, trusted relationships across locations, cultures and functions to influence change and improve outcomes.
- Reporting and Engagement
- Report global Health & Safety performance, risks and trends to the Executive Committee and Board.
- Act as a trusted adviser and authority on Health & Safety across the global organisation.
- Promote learning, engagement and continuous improvement at all levels of the business.
What you'll need
- Extensive senior Health & Safety leadership experience within global manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Proven experience implementing Health & Safety strategy across multiple countries and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong leadership and influencing capability, with experience advising and challenging senior leaders and executives.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – essential.
- CMIOSH or equivalent professional accreditation.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO management systems and international Health & Safety legislation.
What we're looking for
- Strategic and thoughtful, with a strong understanding of operational environments.
- Clear and inclusive communicator, confident working across cultures and geographies.
- Collaborative, supportive leader who builds trust and consistency.
- Committed to placing Health and Safety at the centre of business performance, with a global perspective.
Why Join Us
At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our Values
- Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.
- Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.
- Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.
Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Zotefoams is a world leader in cellular material technology. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams in Croydon, UK and Kentucky, USA for diverse markets worldwide. These markets include sports and leisure, storage and protection, automotive, aviation and space, railway, healthcare, building, marine and the military.
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