Job Summary
This is a challenging and varied role requiring a strong background in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating HSE activities across the site, advising management teams on legal requirements and industry best practices, and working closely with site management and the Regional HSE team to drive the safety agenda.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as primary lead and coordinator for HSE activities
* Advise management teams on legal requirements and industry best practices
* Work with site management and the Regional HSE team to drive the safety agenda
* Engage front line and management staff to maintain a proactive safety culture
* Create and develop standards and performance frameworks for performance assessment and benchmarking
* Coordinate incident investigation processes and record and report industrial injuries as required
* Conduct routine site health and safety audits to ensure compliance with local site and group requirements
* Review, update and maintain Site Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems
* Support and advise Occupational Health and HR as required
* Buily effective Company, local, regional and national HSE networks
* Maintain Environmental Management Systems in line with company or other prevailing standards
Requirements
* Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
* Good knowledge of local H&S and Environmental Legislation
* PC literate with ability to work with Microsoft Office and H&S software
* Leadership skills with ability to influence and lead the HSE culture at front line level
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification (or actively working towards)
* IEMA or other relevant qualification/experience with ability to manage in accordance with a PPC permit
* Proven post qualification Health and Safety and Environment experience in a manufacturing/FMCG/service company
* Food and Drink industry experience an advantage
* Professional level membership of a recognised Health and Safety institute
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division. We deliver high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
We operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland and employ over 1,600 dedicated professionals globally. We value diversity and inclusion in all recruitment processes and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.