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Are you a proactive and experienced Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment? Our client, a leading player in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a skilled Health & Safety Manager to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop, and implement health and safety initiatives while driving cultural change across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor Health & Safety policies and procedures to meet legal and company requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the Company's Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and hygiene policies at all times.
- Drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure SSOW, Lotto, and RAMS processes are regularly reviewed.
- Investigate and report on accidents, near misses, and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Chair monthly Health & Safety meetings and facilitate the site's H&S Committee.
- Provide Health & Safety advice, guidance, and training to staff at all levels.
- Support the site's environmental plan in collaboration with the Environmental Manager.
- Manage the safety observation program and ensure robust reporting and analysis.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including the HSE, NHS, and Fire & Rescue Services.
- Oversee first aid provision, fire control systems, and crisis management initiatives.
- Participate in cross-audit processes within the group, including UK and international travel.
- Maintain compliance with all HR, Health & Safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within an FMCG manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Diploma preferred).
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with a Lean mindset.
- Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire and engage teams.
- Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and implement solutions.
- Self-motivated and capable of driving cultural change in a matrix-structured, international business.
Desirable:
- Experience in managing site safety systems, including CCTV, access control, and fire safety systems.
- Familiarity with crisis management, food defence, and insurance compliance.
- Strong ability to deliver training and promote H&S awareness across diverse teams.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary of 50,000 per annum.
- BUPA healthcare and additional company benefits.
- Opportunity to influence and lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives in a leading food manufacturing business.
- Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
For immediate consideration please apply today!
Location: Wigston
Salary: 50,000 per annum + BUPA Healthcare + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday (Days)
Are you a proactive and experienced Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment? Our client, a leading player in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a skilled Health & Safety Manager to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop, and implement health and safety initiatives while driving cultural change across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and monitor Health & Safety policies and procedures to meet legal and company requirements.
Ensure compliance with the Company's Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and hygiene policies at all times.
Drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Conduct risk assessments and ensure SSOW, Lotto, and RAMS processes are regularly reviewed.
Investigate and report on accidents, near misses, and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Chair monthly Health & Safety meetings and facilitate the site's H&S Committee.
Provide Health & Safety advice, guidance, and training to staff at all levels.
Support the site's environmental plan in collaboration with the Environmental Manager.
Manage the safety observation program and ensure robust reporting and analysis.
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including the HSE, NHS, and Fire & Rescue Services.
Oversee first aid provision, fire control systems, and crisis management initiatives.
Participate in cross-audit processes within the group, including UK and international travel.
Maintain compliance with all HR, Health & Safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within an FMCG manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Diploma preferred).
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with a Lean mindset.
Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire and engage teams.
Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and implement solutions.
elf-motivated and capable of driving cultural change in a matrix-structured, international business.
Desirable:
Experience in managing site safety systems, including CCTV, access control, and fire safety systems.
Familiarity with crisis management, food defence, and insurance compliance.
Strong ability to deliver training and promote H&S awareness across diverse teams.
What's in It for You?
Competitive salary of 50,000 per annum.
BUPA healthcare and additional company benefits.
Opportunity to influence and lead health, safety, and environmental initiatives in a leading food manufacturing business.
Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
For immediate consideration please apply today!
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
