The Role
The purpose of the role is to develop and review the health and safety and environmental management systems at KARRO Cookstown, ensuring that the site is operating at best practice levels at all times. The successful individual will be expected to provide leadership, support and guidance to the senior management team on areas within their remit. A key part of the role will involve liaising with external parties e.g. Health and Safety Executive, Fire and Rescue Service, Environmental Health and the PSNI as required to keep informed of new initiatives and best practice and to communicate Emergency Planning requirements.
Salary Range: £60,000 - £65,000 per year
Duties Include:
* Coordinate and support the overall HSE program to ensure compliance with all regulatory and company requirements
* Responsibility for supporting the ongoing maintenance and development of the Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems currently operated and expand as necessary.
* Develop and implement an annual Health and Safety Plan in conjunction with the HR Manager and the Factory Manager.
* Provide leadership, support and guidance to the Senior Management Team on Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
* Participate in project planning and execution to ensure the health and safety dimension of site projects is fully considered at planning stage and changes are planned and implemented appropriately.
* Liaison with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to ensure compliance with PPC Permit requirements and also with NI Water to ensure compliance of the Effluent Discharge Consent.
* Chair and take lead of plant Health and Safety Committee Meetings and direct and co-ordinate its members as necessary
* Produce monthly Health and Safety KPIs, identifying trends and problem areas and possible solutions where necessary
* Participate and where necessary lead on accident investigations, ensuring appropriate investigations, corrective action and statutory reporting occurs in a timely and efficient manner
* Establish and maintain an effective documentation and recording system for all health, safety related needs
* Ensure all risk assessments, safe working procedures and emergency arrangements are current and being adhered to by all employees
* Liaise with the Management Team to provide advice on health and safety practices that will encourage health promotion and reduce risk to employee's health
* Liaison with the company insurers to help defend and advise on ongoing public and employer liability claims
* Working with Group to ensure that corporate standards for property loss control are adhered to and participating in risk engineering surveys undertaken by the insurers.
Skills & Experience Required:
1. A NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Management, or be willing to study to achieve the same.
2. Previous experience of Health & Safety or Environmental management in an FMCG environment would be advantageous.
3. A proven track record of achievement in the HSE field.
4. Well developed communication skills
5. A high degree of numerical and analytical skills
6. Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
The Benefits:
* Competitive rates
* Online Benefits Hub
* Canteen
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
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