Job Description
Requisition ID: 55645
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:
About the role
We are currently on the lookout for a HSE & Training Manager to join us, at our Dairy Consumer Foods site in Coleraine.
A career with Dairy Consumer Foods offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate a deep knowledge of HSE best practices and legislation within the UK to work collaboratively with the onsite team and wider business to implement and maintain positive change culture, aligning to our 'Safety First, Quality Always' ethos.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role, ideally in a managerial capacity. Although this position does not currently have any direct reports, there will be loads of opportunity for the person coming into post to make an impact and put their 'own stamp' on people and processes.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
What you'll be doing
* Supporting the Factory Management teams as the primary lead and coordinator for Health, Safety activities processes on the site, advising management teams on legal requirements, industry best practice, and prevailing group standards.
* Working in conjunction with site management team and regional HSE lead to drive the Safety agenda incorporating training, accident investigation, culture and staff involvement, administration, insurance compliance, setting and improving standards etc, and in accordance with wider employee engagement programmes.
* Preparing and delivering induction, training programmes and H&S skills/awareness trainings.
* Driving culture change/reinforcement of good safety cultures - creates the forums and opportunities to involve and communicate.
* Coordinating the generation and routine maintenance/review of risk assessment and safe systems of work processes.
* Coordinating accident investigation processes, recording and reporting injuries as required by the company and legal requirements.
* Designating and carrying out routine Site Health, Safety audits to comply with the local site and wider regional requirements.
* Chairing the co-ordination of the activities of the site HSE Committee(s).
* Review, update and maintain Site Health, Safety Management Systems taking account of industry best practice and any prevailing Kerry Group standards (Human Element/Hazardous Processes)
* Coordinate & support required Occupational Health Programmes, supporting and advising management/HR on prevailing Health & Safety concerns and job-related impacts.
* Drive continuous improvement and target delivery across all key OHS and sustainability metrics including total recordable incidents, energy, carbon, waste, water and compliance.
* Represent the site/Company at local, regional, or national H&S forums, exhibitions & conferences to obtain and improve safety awareness in the workplace building up appropriate and effective networks both internally and externally.
* Supports the site management teams by identifying, leading the actions, and reviewing environmental objectives, targets and programmes to demonstrate continual improvement, carrying out environmental compliance audits.
What you can bring to the role
* Health & Safety & Environment experience at a supervisory level in a medium sized/multi-site manufacturing or service company.
* Minimum IOSH qualification.
* NEBOSH or equivalent would be an advantage.
* Food industry experience would be an advantage.
* A relevant Degree would be an advantage.
* Well-developed communication skills – able to present written and verbal reports that are understood by the target audience. Can communicate with both internal and external contacts and stakeholders at all levels.
In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.
What we can offer
In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry 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.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.