Griffith Foods Wincanton, Murray Way, Wincanton, Somerset, United Kingdom Req #3070
We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.
Griffith Foods is a global product development partner specializing in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global and regional food companies worldwide. As a family business, we’ve valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We’re committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods at www.griffithfoods.com.
Purpose:
Our Health and Safety Lead plays an instrumental role in pushing our safety culture and elevating the improvement of our practices. Sitting as part of the Site Leadership Team, you will hold a crucial role which provides vision and strategy for the HSE function, ensuring the site complies with best practices and legislation and fosters a continuous improvement culture. The HS Lead will enable our people leaders to have a safety and resolution-focused outlook, equipping them with the tools, frameworks, and training to be safe at work.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement the site HSE plan with a focus on culture.
* Utilizing regional contacts, lead on people development with a clear focus on industry standards.
* Provide advice and guidance to the business at all levels.
* Be accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining critical plans, policies, and procedures.
* Upkeep of HSE records.
* Complete detailed risk assessments and maintain the risk assessment library accordingly.
* Support the HR Department with information related to occupational health referrals.
* Manage the incident, accident, and near miss reporting system and follow up actions in a timely manner either directly or through delegation.
Skills and Qualifications:
* NEBOSH is essential for this role.
* Food industry experience is desirable.
* Experience of LEAN manufacturing is desirable.
* Knowledge of ISO14001 and 9001 is strongly desirable.
* Ability to influence decision-makers.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Resolution-focused outlook to problem-solving.
* Able to teach and coach in an understanding manner.
* Highly organized approach to working.
Working at Griffith Foods
We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal purpose, and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect, and nourish people’s well-being. We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do, and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success. Consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge, and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions. We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at recruiting@griffithfoods.com.
* Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety
* Griffith Foods Wincanton, Murray Way, Wincanton, Somerset, United Kingdom
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