We are representing a leading manufacturing company based in Stone, Staffordshire. We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to effectively manage day-to-day quality practices within the business, reporting into the H&S Director.
Responsibilities include:
* Promote and improve the awareness and accountability of individuals in relation to the H&S environment. Develop and maintain a sense of ownership amongst the workforce and a safety-first culture.
* Day-to-day management and monitoring of Health and Safety systems including:
* Regular inspection and observation to ensure compliance and to identify and implement improvements.
* Management reporting.
* Ensure accurate reporting and recording of hazards, workplace incidents, and injuries. Ensure adequate procedures are implemented to avoid recurrence. Promote the use of near miss reporting to identify and eliminate/mitigate risks before they become accidents.
* Ensure staff are working in a safe and secure environment and that they use best practices of occupational safety & health. Be a point of reference and advice.
* Organise meetings and minutes for the existing Health & Safety committee.
* Ensure compliance with legislation.
* Ensure all Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work are complete and up to date.
* Be the liaison point in relation to COSHH and other such substances.
* Take responsibility for employee training and keep training records up to date.
* Assist the Management team in managing a Safe System of Work (SSOW) and Permit to Work (PTW) system for general site safety and safety from the system across the business.
* Develop, maintain, and improve all aspects of the Company’s Quality systems, including:
* Documentation and reporting.
* Communication of issues, improvements, and developments in Quality throughout the business.
* Devolving responsibility for quality down through the business to ensure all employees recognise their role in the process.
* Dealing with supplier issues and securing improvement.
* Sensitive handling of issues with customers in conjunction with the sales team.
* Experience in ensuring ongoing compliance with the following standards: ISO 9001-2015, BRCGS Packaging Materials, FSC certification.
* Complete regular inspections of the Company’s Quality Management systems to ensure compliance and to identify and implement improvements.
* Identify and plan for attainment of new standards as appropriate.
* Maintain the Company’s adherence to current HARM/HACCP requirements.
* Hold monthly quality meetings to review performance and identify and implement improvements.
* Keeping abreast of legislation, developments, and best practices within their areas of expertise, highlighting any implications for the business.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Formal training in H&S in the workplace as a minimum IOSH, NEBOSH (preferred).
* Management experience, promoting H&S and a culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility across the organisation.
* Experience of internal auditing.
Job Features
Job Category: Permanent, Term to Perm.
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