Company:
Dawn Meats Job Title:
Health and
Safety Manager Location:
Grannagh, Co
Waterford Contract Type:
Permanent, full time
Reporting To:
Divisional H&S Manager/
Site Operations Manager Role Summary:
Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses.
Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over 8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries.
We are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for our Grannagh primary production facility with responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety on site.
The successful candidate will be based at our Grannagh facility and will be responsible for: Developing, implementing, and executing H&S objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with Site Operations Management and Divisional H&S Manager; Support site supervisors with the investigation of H&S incidents/accidents at the site.
Where necessary, leading the investigation process and/or collaborating with senior management on serious incidents; Partnering with relevant stakeholders such as Human Resources, FSQ, Engineering and Operations departments with regards to H&S issues/concerns and address in a timely manner; Identifying site H&S training needs and deliver training sessions for employees and management as required; Managing the induction process for new starters across the site; Liaising with relevant authorities and bodies such as the HSA etc as necessary; Ensuring all contractors, third parties and visitors are compliant with H&S requirements of the site; Conducting internal audits and ensuring the site is audit ready at all times.
The ideal candidate will have or demonstrate: Detailed knowledge of H&S Legislation; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Working knowledge of MS Office applications; A relevant third level qualification; Previous experience in the food manufacturing sector is beneficial but not essential; Manual Handling Instructor and Forklift Instructor qualifications would be beneficial.
Skills:
NEBOSH H&S Management HSE Management Systems Accident Investigation Safety management system Health & Safety HSEQ