Health and Safety Lead

TN United Kingdom; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Health and Safety Lead to enhance safety culture and practices at their Wincanton site. This role is pivotal in developing HSE strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation, and empowering leaders with essential tools and training. The ideal candidate will possess NEBOSH certification and have experience in the food industry, environmental standards, and LEAN manufacturing. Join a family-oriented company that values growth, respect, and well-being, and be part of a team committed to creating a safer and more sustainable work environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certification is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of ISO standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site HSE plan focusing on culture.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and maintain records.
• Manage incident reporting systems and ensure follow-up actions.

Skills

NEBOSH certification

Environmental experience

Food industry experience

LEAN manufacturing experience

Knowledge of ISO 14001 and 9001

Influencing decision-makers

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teaching and coaching

Organizational skills

Job description

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Health and Safety Lead

Griffith Foods Wincanton, Murray Way, Wincanton, Somerset, United Kingdom Req #3070 Thursday, June 20, 2024

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 more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods at www.griffithfoods.com

Purpose:

Our Health and Safety Lead plays an instrumental role in enhancing our safety culture and improving our practices. Sitting as part of the Site Leadership Team, you will provide vision and strategy for the HSE function, ensuring site compliance with best practices and legislation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The HS Lead will empower our people leaders with tools, frameworks, and training to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the site HSE plan with a focus on culture.
• Lead on people development using regional contacts, emphasizing industry standards.
• Provide advice and guidance to the business at all levels.
• Develop, implement, and maintain critical plans, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain HSE records.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and update the risk assessment library accordingly.
• Support the HR Department with occupational health referral information.
• Manage incident, accident, and near-miss reporting systems and ensure timely follow-up actions, either directly or through delegation.

Skills and qualifications:

• NEBOSH certification is essential.
• Environmental experience is desirable.
• Food industry experience is desirable.
• LEAN manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and 9001 standards is highly desirable.
• Ability to influence decision-makers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resolution-focused problem-solving approach.
• Ability to teach and coach effectively.
• Highly organized work approach.

Working at Griffith Foods

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their personal Purpose, and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect, and prioritize well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing, even when it is difficult, and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success. We work together, leveraging skills, knowledge, and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.

We value diversity and celebrate cultural and personal differences, knowing that together they create a unique 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 accommodation due to disability, please contact us at [emailprotected]