Health and Safety Manager - Food Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a NEBOSH qualified Health and Safety Manager with 5+ years of experience within FMCG, working alongside the Senior team at our bakery in Wigston, Leicestershire.

Key Tasks include:

1. Ensure the site’s compliance with all aspects of the Company H&S Policy and associated procedures in the UK and group requirements; provide advice, guidance, support, coaching, and training to the team.
2. Develop, implement, and monitor the Health & Safety policy.
3. Support the environmental plan and Environment Manager.
4. Promote Health & Safety awareness and ensure completion of all Health & Safety functions.
5. Ensure risk assessments, SSOW, Lotto, RAMS, and contractors’ control are in place and reviewed regularly.
6. Prepare Health & Safety statistical performance reports (KPIs) and drive improvements in H&S performance indicators.
7. Initiate action plans following incidents, accidents, near misses, or legislative changes.
8. Record and investigate accidents and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions; assist managers in investigations.
9. Facilitate and lead the site’s H&S Committee.
10. Manage the safety observation program and conduct regular H&S audits (CATS).
11. Ensure provision of clear and relevant Health & Safety communication.
12. Lead initiatives with line management to improve commitment and standards of HSE, enhancing site performance.
13. Identify opportunities to improve Group H&S processes and support employee engagement.
14. Collaborate with the site’s HR Manager to ensure statutory compliance.
15. Work with the site’s Trainer to ensure all employees and agency workers receive necessary HS&E training.
16. Coordinate with group HS&E/engineering to deliver projects ensuring regulatory compliance.
17. Provide analysis and reporting for annual budgeting.
18. Manage site safety/security systems (CCTV, fob access, etc.).
19. Liaise with HSE, Environment Agency, and other enforcement agencies.
20. Manage fire control systems and ammonia safety protocols.
21. Participate in the site ‘food defence’ and crisis management teams.
22. Oversee First Aid provision.
23. Contribute to the site’s crisis management team.
24. Monitor insurance inspections and ensure ongoing compliance.
25. Record statutory dust and noise levels and take corrective actions.
26. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies concerning health and safety incidents.
27. Support the Group H&S Committee with relevant reports and data.
28. Participate in group cross-audit processes, requiring UK and international travel.