Strengthened EHS management system
clarification of goals, indicators and responsibilities in the areas of environment, health, safety and energy, better visibility of results for management.
What was achieved?
More awareness in the team
regular cooperation of the expert with leaders and employees translated into a more mature conversation about safety and greater involvement in improving EHS.
Coherent preparation for audits
streamlining selected areas of the EHS system in terms of requirements such as IATF, VDA or ISO and standards applicable in the group.
Stronger role of EHS in managing the plant
an even greater focus on safety and environmental issues in operational meetings and in the planning of growth activities.
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Project challenges
The Exide plant operates in an environment with clearly defined EHS standards, resulting from both industry regulations and the requirements of the global organisation. With the development of the plant and growing customer expectations, it was necessary to further strengthen the EHS area with help from a person who would bring a fresh perspective, support further streamlining of the system and help embed the issue of safety even more firmly in day-to-day management. The key was to combine a very good EHS base with a practical approach to working with the team on the production floor.
Integrating global standards with local practice
ensuring that corporate standards and policies are consistently reflected in the daily operations of the plant.
Clear division of roles and responsibilities in EHS
clarifying which tasks and areas belong to individual persons and teams, from production to maintenance and administration.
Developing EHS awareness on all levels
further development of attitudes, according to which safety is a natural part of the way of working, and not just a set of procedures.
Targets set
Strengthening the EHS system as an integral part of managing the plant
clarifying the role of the environment, health, safety and energy in day-to-day operational decisions.
Sorting of EHS targets and indicators
defining clear KPIs for the environment, safety and energy, as well as the way they are monitored.
Extending involvement in the safety department
increasing the involvement of management, change leaders and employees in improving EHS standards.
Preparation for further growth and audits
ensuring the consistency of the EHS system with the requirements of automotive industry customers and the group’s global standards.
Solutions implemented
EHS system review and clarification
analysis of existing procedures, policies and indicators, as well as the preparation of recommendations to harmonise the management of the environment, health, safety and energy areas.
Regular activities in EHS
planning a cycle of reviews, meetings and discussions with shift managers and leaders to reinforce the importance of safety in day-to-day management.
Development of training and communication
support in designing and conducting EHS training, reminding employees of standards and creating clear messages for employees.
Establishment of a functional EHS team
organisation of roles related to safety, fire protection, first aid and energy, and the development of rules for cooperation between these functions and the production area.
Client
Exide is an international company and global supplier of batteries and energy storage solutions for the automotive industry. The production plant in Poland operates in accordance with high-quality and safety standards, treating EHS as one of the key pillars of responsible organisation functioning.
Cooperation with the Expert provided by Redegate helped us significantly increase team awareness in the area of improving the safety department.
Maciej Zalita
Plant Manager and Board Member, Exide
Expert’s role and experience
Interim EHS Manager
The expert was responsible for coordinating the environment, health, safety and energy areas at the Exide plant. They worked with the Plant Manager and senior management, planned and monitored EHS targets, supported the plant’s preparation for audits, as well as worked with operational teams to ensure that safety standards were a real part of everyday work.
Many years of experience in EHS management in manufacturing plants, including in the automotive industry and other industrial sectors.
Practical experience in implementing and developing EHS systems based on international standards and the requirements of automotive industry customers.
Experience in building a culture of safety through cooperation with management, change leaders and line employees, as well as combining a systemic perspective with everyday practice on the production floor.
