Health & Safety Manager

Dunbia Dungannon are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for our Dungannon Primary, Retail & Hides production facility with responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety on site.  Working strategically with our site management team and the wider Group HSE teams you will be a key member of an ambitious, innovative division of the business, driving the Health & Safety agenda with a focus on integration, compliance and culture, while providing support and guidance for managers and colleagues on a wide range of H&S matters. 

The successful candidate will be based at our Dungannon facility and will be responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, and delivering on H&S objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with Site Operations Team and Divisional H&S 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;
• Carry out and complete general and specialist risk assessments such as Manual Handling, Machinery Safety, DSE to ensure that risks are reduced to meet commercial and legislative requirements.
• Partnering with relevant stakeholders such as Human Resources, Food Safety & Quality, 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;
• Liaising with relevant authorities and bodies such as the Health & Safety Authority etc as necessary;
• Ensuring all employees, contractors, third parties and visitors are compliant with H&S requirements of the site; Actively assists in the monitoring of contractors on site and the control of the permit to work systems.
• Conducting internal audits and ensuring the site is audit ready at all times.
• Provide strong leadership, support and guidance to the Health & Safety Team

The ideal candidate will have or demonstrate:

• Detailed knowledge of H&S Legislation; (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; (essential)
• Experience of managing ISO Standards and leading on Audits (14001, 45001, 50001) SMETA and Ethical Trading Standards (essential)
• Experience of managing people (essential)
• A relevant third level qualification & NEBOSH Certificate (essential)
• Previous experience in the food manufacturing sector (desirable)
• Current member of IOSH or working towards Membership (desirable)

Benefits: 

• Enhanced Holiday
• Free On-Site Car Carking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Phone and Car Insurance Perks
• Free Health Surveillance
• Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Death in Service scheme

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position. 

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