Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Cork, Ireland
Direct Reports: Health & Safety Officer
Reporting to: Site General Manager
Key Responsibilities:
* Engaging and influencing the Site Safety Management Team at a senior level
* Being up to date with new Health & Safety Legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of developments within the industry
* Building the Health & Safety Culture throughout the site
* Conducting regular internal audits to check policies & procedures are being properly implemented, recording the results & communicating them to Management
* Carrying out/updating risk assessments, formulating preventative measures, and monitoring conformance
* Developing safe systems of work & maintaining risk trackers as required
* Attending & heading up weekly Safety briefings/huddles with Line Managers
* Investigating, recording & conducting follow-ups of any incident, accident, or near misses
* Ensuring the site Emergency Plan & Procedures are up to date, communicated & understood by all key responders
* Ensuring all equipment is installed & operated safely as per legislation
* Leading third-party Health & Safety inspections & audits
Qualifications/Education:
* Level 8 qualification – Health & Safety with 3-5 years relevant industry experience
* Computer literate – Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
* Hardworking and flexible with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail and great accuracy
* A self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative in a busy, results-driven environment
About the Candidate: This is an exciting time to join a fast-paced environment and manage the site Health and Safety Team. You will have support from the Group Health and Safety Manager. This is an ideal opportunity for a confident individual with a positive ‘can do attitude’ and the drive to get the job done.
Salary & Benefits:
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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