Eir evo talent have partnered with a leading FMCG company in Cork, in the search for a Health & Safety Manager for their primary manufacturing site. This is a full-time, permanent role which will drive the overall H&S strategy in conjunction with Senior Leadership.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Ensure that the OH&S management system conforms to the requirements set out in the ISO standard.
* Review and maintain the OH&S manual for the site according to requirements set out in ISO standard requirements, legislation, and best practice.
* Lead the risk assessment programme for the site including the review and maintaining of the risk register.
* Review and maintain the legal register for the site including the communication and documenting of any change.
* Ensure plans are appropriate and relevant for the different working environments across the site.
* Work with the line managers to coach, encourage and support a positive and proactive culture of Health & Safety – including developing and enforcing appropriate policies.
* Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to requirements and applicable legislation.
* Conduct training and presentations for health & safety matters and accident prevention.
* Monitor compliance to policies and legislation through personal inspection of operations and working practices.
* Inspect equipment and machinery to highlight possible unsafe conditions.
* Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and manage the follow up activities as required.
* Establish and report on KPIs to track performance in safety awareness & issues.
Key Requirements & Attributes:
* Min. 5 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Manager.
* Proven experience in leading the Health & Safety agenda in manufacturing and/or FMCG environment.
* Deep understanding of H&S legislation.
* Excellent organisation and motivational skills.
* Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
* Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
* A background in a technical discipline (for example chemistry, physics, engineering) would be an advantage.
* A clearly defined strategic thought process and a continuous improvement mind-set.
* Manufacturing industry experience.
* Excellent project management skills.
* Relevant degree together with a diploma or equivalent in EHS&S qualification.
* Chartered membership of IOSH is desirable.
Ref:EET6233
Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.
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