Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager

Nestlé S.A.; Halifax; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension up to 12%

Holiday + flexible days

Private medical cover

Personal development

Job summary

Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire seeks an experienced Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager to lead site SHE programmes, ensure regulatory compliance and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The role focuses on advisory support, training, audits and stakeholder engagement to drive safer and more sustainable operations.

You will oversee the Environmental Management System, lead risk assessments and coordinate with line managers to embed best practices across manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience leading Safety, Health and Environmental programmes in manufacturing.
• Detailed knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and management systems.
• Experience leading audits, managing risk and engaging with regulatory bodies.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required; able to analyse complex issues and implement solutions.
• Ideally educated to degree level and with environmental/continuous improvement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advisory Role: guide line managers on Health, Safety and Environmental management.
• Strategic Planning: identify SHE priorities and drive site-level programmes.
• Implementation and Training: oversee EMS implementation and train managers.
• Compliance and Auditing: conduct regular audits and maintain certifications.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build relationships with unions, regulators and communities.

Skills

SH&E Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing & risk management

ISO 45001 / ISO 14001

Education

NEBOSH Health & Safety Diploma

Degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager

Nestle UK&I

Full Time, Permanent

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• Private medical health cover
• A focus on personal development and growth

We’re looking for an experienced SHE Managerto join the team at our factory in Halifax. The Nestlé Halifax Factory in West Yorkshire is the home of iconic confectionery brands including Quality Street and After Eight. These are produced through controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines.

Manufacturing at Nestlé focuses on delivering perfect quality products to consumers at the right time and place while minimizing losses to maximize efficiency and productivity. This is particularly critical as we continue our journey towards becoming a LEAN Enterprise, representing the most significant change in our operations globally. You could play a key role in this exciting transformation.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your Impact

As a Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Manager, you will play a vital role in providing specialist advice to line managers on managing Health, Safety, and Environment within our factory. Your expertise will help create a safe working environment and ensure compliance with relevant regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in SHE practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Advisory Role: Provide expert guidance to line managers on Health, Safety, and Environmental management practices. Foster a comprehensive understanding of SHE values and inspire compliance among stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning: Identify SHE priorities, current and future challenges, and opportunities for improvement at the site level. Develop and enhance site SHE programmes to ensure compliance and performance improvement.
• Implementation and Training: Oversee the implementation of the Environmental Management System and relevant market standards. Provide training and coaching to managers and team leaders, empowering them to take ownership of SHE within their areas of responsibility.
• Compliance and Auditing: Ensure regular audits and assessments of compliance, using results to drive further improvements. Maintain certification to relevant safety and environmental standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external stakeholders, including trades unions, local regulators, and communities, to build long-term, positive relationships regarding SHE topics.

Ingredients for Success

To be considered for this exciting opportunity as a SHE Manager, you will need a solid foundation in health and safety management, along with the ability to provide specialist advice to line managers. Your experience will help foster a safe working environment while promoting continuous improvement in SHE practices.

Key Skills and Experience

• SH&E Leadership & Change Management: Experience of leading Safety, Health and Environmental programmes within a manufacturing or operational environment, driving continuous improvement, influencing behavioural change and building a culture of shared accountability.
• Technical Expertise & Compliance: Detailed knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. Experience leading audits, managing risk and working with regulatory bodies to maintain compliance and performance standards.
• Qualifications & Problem Solving: You will hold a NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma (or equivalent) and be able to analyse complex issues, identify root causes and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
• Industry Experience: Previous SH&E experience within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or food manufacturing environments.
• Further Education: Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a technical discipline.
• Environmental & Continuous Improvement Knowledge: An environmental management qualification and experience of sustainability programmes, TPM, Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies would be advantageous.

What you need to know

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We know that not everyone will meet every requirement listed in this advert. If you're excited about the opportunity and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.

Accessibility and Adjustments

At Nestlé, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience where everyone can perform at their best.

If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.