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Health and Safety Manager
- Posted 18 July 2024
- Salary €50000 - €65000 per annum
- LocationMonaghan
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Environmental, Health & Safety
- ReferenceSG10296_1721308492
- Contact NameSam Geddis
Job description
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a food manufacturing firm on the appointment of a Health & Safety Manager.
As the Health & Safety Manager, you will ensure all site personnel adhere to Safe Systems of Work, comply with relevant legislation, and follow established safety policies. You will promote a strong Health & Safety culture and have experience in driving behavioural change.
In your new role:
- Manage the Health and Safety budget
- Oversee the site's Health and Safety program, ensuring legal compliance and ongoing improvement
- Keep all risk assessments and safe work systems current and applicable to site operations
- Maintain the site's Health and Safety systems
- Conduct specialised risk assessments, such as Manual Handling, COSHH, and DSE, to mitigate risks in line with standards, commercial, and legislative requirements
- Ensure appropriate training and safety measures are evaluated and provided
- Prepare Health and Safety reports and lead monthly Health and Safety management review meetings
- Support site maintenance teams to ensure completion of statutory inspections, current PPM programs, and safe machinery use in compliance with legislative requirements
- Actively assist in monitoring on-site contractors and controlling 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 any resulting correspondence
- Perform business risk analysis and approve all site-related risk assessments with line management support, making commercially sound recommendations to reduce risks
- Assist the Site Training Coordinator in sourcing training based on needs assessments, particularly health and safety training, and deliver in-house health and safety programs as needed
- Monitor compliance and conduct audits
- Lead all communications with external authorities
- Ensure accurate implementation and investigation of accidents/incidents to identify root causes and prevention
What you will 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 organisations
- Demonstrated ability in influencing, coaching, communication, and time management
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
- Driving on-site Health & Safety initiatives
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and with a solutions-oriented mindset
Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):
- FMCG experience preferred
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.
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