To support the implementation of the Group Health, Safety and Environment strategy across all IPN manufacturing sites, logistics centres and offices.,
* Support with the implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental strategy to ensure the required standards are achieved across the group.
* Support with group health, safety and environmental reporting ensuring regulatory compliance is achieved
* Ensure that group Health, Safety and Environment policies and systems are maintained effectively to support the adherence to all relevant legislation and agreed internal standards for Health, Safety, Environmental and Site Security.
* Support with Environmental compliance and assist with the collation of group Environmental data
* Monitor management processes, including the investigation of accidents, plant damage and near miss incidents and management of the incident recording system, to ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
* Actively reducing the risk profile across IPN facilities and manufacturing sites via identification of hazards, risk assessment and task-based analysis. Propose and implement continuous improvements ensuring goals are achieved.
* Support logistics and manufacturing facilities by setting the standards on workplace transport safety including vehicle standards, driver safety and ensuring administrative processes are both monitored and followed.
* Provide support with Health, Safety and Environment audit programmes to ensure compliance with agreed standards and recommend areas for improvement.
* Propose, manage, and deliver safety-based CAPEX projects across IPN facilities and manufacturing sites.
National/professional qualification in Health, Safety and Environment and/or experience in a Health, Safety and Environment role gained in a manufacturing environment or related field
* Up to date knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation
* Prince 2 practitioner (or similar) and experience in managing operational projects
* A working knowledge of manufacturing and warehouse processes
* Ability to engage and give added value information
* Self-motivated with ability to influence and drive change
* Excellent written verbal and communication skills
IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 450 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
Salary: Competitive + 10% bonus
* Hours: 40 hours - Monday to Friday
* Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%
* Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
* Medicash Plan
* Maternity/paternity/pawternity
* Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks
* Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions
* Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.