Health And Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee safety protocols in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This pivotal role involves managing health and safety systems, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a positive safety culture among employees. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in FMCG, particularly in plastics or packaging, and a strong understanding of ISO standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and employee well-being, and make a significant impact in ensuring a safe workplace for all.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Health and Safety management within FMCG.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health, Safety, and Environment Management systems across facilities.
• Lead safety initiatives and conduct risk assessments.
• Facilitate Health & Safety training for all employees.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

ISO 45001 Standards

Training Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Health and Safety Certification

Degree in Occupational Health

Tools

Risk Assessment Software

ISO Compliance Tools

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ALPLA Group

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Health and Safety Manager – ALPLA UK – Manufacturing

Monday to Friday – Competitive Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries

Purpose

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for managing Health, Safety and

Environment Management systems and activities across production and warehouse

facilities.

The H&S Manager will lead safety across the site identifying hazards, reducing

risk and preventing accidents.

Reporting directly into Plant Manager, supporting wider H&S Team including H&S Coordinator and H&S Administrator

Tasks & responsibilities: (Not limited to)

• Advise all levels of the site, providing technical support and motivating stakeholders to follow proper administration of health, safety and environmental programs.
• Implement ALPLA programs, apply relevant technical guidance and control physical, chemical, electrical, mechanical and ergonomic hazards and potential risk from the operations.
• Arrange Health & Safety training for all plant employees and communicate tool box talks.
• Promote a positive HSE culture amongst all employee groups, engaging stakeholders when appropriate.
• Facilitate a risk assessment programme for continuous review.
• Present incidents, near miss and injuries data for the management morning meeting and take corrective actions
• Arrange external risk assessments and surveys
• Ensure the management team undertake the management of change and impact assessments prior to variation effecting health, safety and environment.
• Participate in the management review process
• Arrange a schedule of internal audits and reporting against the ISO45001 standard.
• Chair a programme of health and safety committee meetings
• Other site team responsibilities and projects as may arise

Education / Experience:

• Substantial Health and Safety management experience within a FMCG organisation (ideally plastics / packaging) with knowledge and exposure to Distribution/ Warehousing function
• Experience of a multi-site role with exposure to a variety of production machinery and associated ancillary equipment.
• Experience of managing external parties and 3rd party contractors
• Extensive Knowledge of health and safety standards working within ISO14001 and 45001 frameworks
• Ability to analyse rules and guidance to assess business impact
• Identify and analyse organisational needs with solid problem solving to provide pragmatic solutions.
• Confident and professional with the ability to inspire and motivate people

Please apply to this position for immediate review – contact Kerry McCormick – Internal Recruiter - for more information.