Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager

£70k plus competitive package

Bury St Edmunds

 

• Opportunity for a H&S specialist to take that next step
• Strong Benefits package – competitive pension, bonus, health plan, life assurance
• Flexibility – 4 days on site

 

The role of the H&S Manager is now widely recognized as a senior role in any business and this role is a critical appointment for the site.

 

Working in FMCG or food manufacturing, you need to be detailed, know the legislation and be hands on to be in tune with production. There is a progressive mindset in this business, refreshingly positive with an inclusive Executive Leadership Team driving the site forward.  This new role has engagement from the Exec and the rest of the leadership team as it’s critical to the next stage in their growth.

 

More on the business:

• Complex manufacturing business with world-wide customer base.
• A result focused business with positive and well thought out principles at its core.
• A strong presence in multiple sectors.
• A motivated team and positive culture set from the top that cascades through every area function.
• Highly ambitious.
• Opportunities for future career progression.

 

In this Health and Safety Manager role you will be responsible for ….

• The ongoing development and introduction of new safety programs to ensure enforcement of those plans across the business.
• Be a visible presence in the business, building relationships with all departments at every level.
• Drive the culture embedding a robust structure through processes, procedures and the point above – strong relationships and communication.
• Working closely with the production plant teams.
• Staying ahead of any changes in legislation and advising the business accordingly.
• Leading the audit process ensuring regular safety inspections and audits take place resolving any resulting issues.
• Work in collaboration with the project managers on any improvement and cap ex projects.
• Act as an advisory when required in cap ex meetings.
• Support all strategic sustainability targets.
• Be the subject matter expert on site – a known and trusted figure.

 

We need to see HSE candidates with the following backgrounds:

• Extensive experience in Health and Safety in manufacturing with a background in food or chemical or FMCG or pharmaceutical.
• NEBOSH qualified.
• Proven ability in influencing key stakeholders in Health and Safety management.
• An approachable and engaging style able to build and develop solid working relationships at ever level.
• Knowledge of current and future Environmental Health and Safety legislation.
• Proactive engagement with cross functional teams through clear and confident communication.
• Organised and attentive to detail.
• Self-motivated to consistently drive best practice.
• Familiar with manufacturing environments working closely with the production teams to support and advise.

 

Excellent package making this a competitive opportunity in the industry, ideal for someone ready to take on a role where they can draw on their previous H&S experience..  Flexibility is mentioned above and recognised for an effective work life balance by this business.  Please get in touch with the Novus Team for the next steps in this process.