Health & Safety Manager

SJR Partners; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to enhance safety culture at a manufacturing site in Dudley. The role involves managing compliance, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a safety-centric environment. Candidates should have NEBOSH certification and experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience in a similar role within manufacturing.
• Experience in the construction industry is beneficial.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., APS) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections.
• Provide training on health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate Level 6 H&S

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

50,000 - 55,000

Dudley

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety (H&S) Manager to lead and enhance the H&S culture at a large, multi-operational manufacturing site in the West Midlands. You'll play a hands-on leadership role, driving compliance, culture, and continuous improvement in all H&S matters. Responsibilities include managing ISO 45001, chairing H&S meetings, delivering inductions/toolbox talks, and reviewing risk assessments, SSOWs, and SOPs.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures in alignment with legal requirements and industry best practices, ensuring regular review and updates.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, hazard identification, and implement effective control measures to mitigate risks.
• Perform regular site inspections and audits to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, promptly identifying and addressing any areas of non-compliance.
• Provide comprehensive training to employees on health and safety policies, covering areas such as fire safety, first aid, and manual handling.
• Investigate and report on accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending preventive actions.
• Foster strong relationships with external contractors and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with all relevant reports, licenses, and permits.
• Develop, manage, and implement the coordination and provision of CDM 2015 regulations for the business.
• Undertake Principal Designer duties in compliance with CDM 2015 regulations on all construction-related projects. Alternatively, provide advice and assistance to internal teams on all CDM matters related to design, construction processes, and maintenance, ensuring full legal compliance.

What will you bring to the party?

• Engaging and effective communicator, capable of interfacing across all levels of the Partnership.
• A proactive operational leader, who is visible and hands-on on the Manufacturing floor and able to foster a safety-centric culture.
• Confident, assertive, and adept at providing constructive feedback.
• NEBOSH Certificate Level 6 H&S qualification as a minimum requirement, with manufacturing experience being essential.
• ISO 45001 Lead auditor certification.
• Desirable - CITB Site Safety plus course completion.
• Membership of a professional body, such as the Association for Project Safety (APS), would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in the construction industry would also be beneficial.
• 3-5+ years' proven experience in a similar role, particularly within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster relationships at all levels.

What Happens Next?

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