- Annual Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
- Location: Stroud
- Job Type: Part-time (3-4 days per week)
We are seeking a dedicated H&S Manager to join our client's manufacturing business. This pivotal role focuses on overseeing and enhancing health and safety protocols within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will implement and manage health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and promote employee well-being.
Day-to-day of the role:- Develop and implement health and safety plans in the manufacturing plant according to legal guidelines.
- Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety within the manufacturing environment.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
- Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention specific to manufacturing risks.
- Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations within the manufacturing context.
- Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions and recommend preventive measures.
- Investigate accidents or incidents in the manufacturing area to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims.
- Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures based on manufacturing trends.
- Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics within the manufacturing sector.
- Proven experience as an H&S Manager in a manufacturing setting.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and the specific health and safety challenges they present.
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety in a manufacturing context.
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics pertinent to manufacturing safety.
- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.
- Excellent organisational and motivational skills, with the ability to manage safety initiatives in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability, with a focus on preventive measures.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively manage safety training and compliance.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH or similar) in health and safety, ideally with a focus on manufacturing.
- Competitive pro-rata salary based on experience.
- Flexible working days (3-4 days per week), allowing for a balanced approach to on-site presence and administrative responsibilities.
- Opportunities for professional development and training in manufacturing-specific safety protocols.
- Supportive and knowledgeable team dedicated to maintaining high safety standards.