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 in Co. Waterford 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 Health and Safety 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: A minimum level 7 qualification in Health and safety Detailed knowledge of H&S Legislation; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Working knowledge of MS Office applications; Previous experience in the food manufacturing sector is beneficial but not essential; Manual Handling Instructor and Forklift Instructor qualifications would be beneficial.
Skills: H&S Management NEBOSH HSE Management Systems Accident Investigation Health & Safety Safety management system Benefits: Pension Fund Parking Paid Holidays Mobile Phone Laptop