Health & Safety Manager - Consumer goods Our client is a major UK FMCG supplier creating and manufacturing high quality consumer products. Their story and growth trajectory is very impressive together with a very strong leadership team they continue to lead the categories in which they operate. The operational structure has evolved massively over the last 5 years with considerable investment and state of the art manufacturing across the estate. A new role is available for a hands on Health & Safety Manager to keep the business aware and compliant with all current and new legislation. This role would really suit an individual who is passionate about Health & Safety and looking to grow with an organisation and forge a varied career for themselves. Purpose of the role Develop, maintain, and improve our health and safety management systems to ensure our internal standards are maintained at all times and strive to achieve World Class H&S performance across all operational sites. Implement a safety improvement plan, including risk reduction activities, to maintain Zero LTI and work toward a Zero Accident culture. Work with HR in development of a strategy to improve employee welfare and reduce absenteeism Ensure all operations are conducted within legal requirements. Working with all Operational teams to deliver World Class H&S performance in line with business targets by engaging with all departments to deliver on targets. Main accountabilities and responsibilities Drive a culture of Safety-First behaviours in all aspects of your role. Demonstrate leadership in safety as a core value through your actions Adopt a “never walk by” policy in safety management and leadership Manage Health & Safety activities in line with Legal requirements and the company Management System Management of and adherence to regulatory requirements The control and renewal of all certifications appertaining to H&S management Management of External & Internal Audits as required Management and control of risk assessment process, liaising with Operations on SOP’s /SSOW’s You will develop and implement H&S management strategy and plans, including resource, systems, timescales, financials, to support, contribute to, and integrate within, the organisation’s annual business plan and long-term strategy. Monthly reports, action plans and communications to demonstrate progression on improvement in H&S. Ensure working practices conform to regulatory requirements in order to support registration, product development, and manufacture. Support the operational teams to ensure the H&S controls are managed and live across site. Establish and implement necessary communication strategy for the awareness of H&S issues across all departments. Liaise with Group H&S team ensuring that best practise and group standards are shared and implemented. Subscribe to and contribute to a culture of continuous personal development Working collectively with the main management team to achieve wider company goals Project manage all improvement activities within standard framework. Success Factors & KPIs Incident Rates – LTA, MTC, Near Miss Safety Observations Audit results appertaining to H&S management Rewards Base salary between £55,000 - £62,000 Bonus Pension Car allowance Benefits This is very exciting new role and the opportunity to join a highly progressive Consumer FMCG business well recognised for its cultural standards across People, Innovation and Sustainability. Please apply now