Overview
Job Title: Health and Safety Manager
Location: Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Contract Type: Permanent
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.
Dawn Meats is looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for our Kilbeggan primary production facility with responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety on site.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be based at our Kilbeggan 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;
* Supporting site supervisors with the investigation of H&S incidents/accidents at the site, leading the investigation process when necessary and collaborating with senior management on serious incidents;
* Partnering with relevant stakeholders such as Human Resources, Food Safety & Quality, Engineering, and Operations departments regarding H&S issues/concerns and addressing them in a timely manner;
* Identifying site H&S training needs and delivering 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 Health & Safety Authority as necessary;
* Ensuring all employees, contractors, third parties, and visitors are compliant with H&S and Covid-19 requirements of the site;
* Conducting internal audits and ensuring the site is audit-ready at all times.
Qualifications
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.
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