Vickerstock are partnering with a food manufacturing company to fill the position of Health & Safety Manager.
The Health & Safety Manager will ensure that all site personnel adhere to Safe Systems of Work, comply with relevant legislation, and follow established safety policies. They will promote a strong Health & Safety culture and have experience in driving behavioral change.
In your new role:
* Manage health and safety initiatives to ensure legal compliance and ongoing improvement.
* Oversee the site's health and safety program and maintain up-to-date risk assessments and safe work systems.
* Conduct specialized risk assessments, such as manual handling, COSHH, and DSE, to mitigate risks in line with standards, commercial, and legislative requirements.
* Evaluate and provide appropriate training and safety measures.
* Prepare health and safety reports and lead monthly management review meetings.
* Support site maintenance teams to ensure completion of statutory inspections and safe machinery use.
* Monitor on-site contractors and control the Permit to Work System.
* Oversee emergency procedures and site fire safety arrangements according to fire safety policy and risk assessment.
* Monitor and report incidents classified under RIDDOR to the HSA and handle resulting correspondence.
* Perform business risk analysis and approve site-related risk assessments with commercially sound recommendations.
* Assist in sourcing training based on needs assessments and deliver in-house health and safety programs.
* Monitor compliance and conduct audits.
* Lead communications with external authorities.
* Investigate accidents/incidents to identify root causes and prevention.
What you need to succeed:
* NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
* At least 3 years of experience in health & safety management within a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations in NI and ROI.
* Background in managing health and safety in multi-site organizations.
* Demonstrated ability in influencing, coaching, communication, and time management.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to perform effectively under pressure and with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Desirable qualifications:
* FMCg experience preferred.
* Understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.