Job Specification: Health and Safety Manager (Manufacturing)
Position Overview
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing workplace safety and compliance within a manufacturing environment. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation, and promoting a culture of safety across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Development and Implementation:
Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the manufacturing environment. Regularly review and update safety policies to reflect regulatory changes or workplace developments.
Risk Management:
Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses for machinery, processes, and workspaces. Develop mitigation strategies to reduce workplace risks and prevent accidents.
Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure compliance with relevant local, national, and international health and safety regulations. Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory authorities as required.
Training and Development:
Design and deliver safety training programs for employees, contractors, and management. Ensure that staff are knowledgeable about workplace safety practices and emergency procedures.
Incident Management:
Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes. Develop corrective actions and ensure timely implementation to prevent recurrence.
Safety Culture Promotion:
Lead initiatives to promote a culture of safety and wellbeing. Collaborate with department heads to integrate safety practices into daily operations.
Safety Equipment and Systems Oversight:
Monitor the maintenance and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems. Conduct regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and systems to ensure compliance and functionality.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
Maintain detailed records of safety inspections, incidents, training sessions, and policy updates. Generate regular safety performance reports for senior management.
Required Skills and Qualifications Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. Certification in health and safety management (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001) preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proven track record of improving safety performance and implementing successful initiatives.
Technical Knowledge:
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, machinery, and safety requirements. Knowledge of safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001) and regulatory frameworks.
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to drive a safety-first culture. Excellent communication and training skills to effectively convey safety procedures. Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify risks and develop effective solutions.
Technology Proficiency:
Competency with safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with incident reporting tools and data analysis for safety metrics.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Reduction in workplace incidents and accidents. Percentage of employees trained in safety protocols. Compliance audit scores and adherence to regulatory requirements. Timeliness of incident investigation and corrective actions. Work Environment Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to production floors, machinery, and potentially hazardous materials. May require occasional travel to other facilities or regulatory meetings. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Health insurance, retirement benefits, and performance bonuses. Professional development and certification reimbursement. Click apply to start the process today or reach out to Shane at Hunter Savage for further information.
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Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the manufacturing environment. Regularly review and update safety policies to reflect regulatory changes or workplace developments.
Risk Management:
Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses for machinery, processes, and workspaces. Develop mitigation strategies to reduce workplace risks and prevent accidents.
Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure compliance with relevant local, national, and international health and safety regulations. Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory authorities as required.
Training and Development:
Design and deliver safety training programs for employees, contractors, and management. Ensure that staff are knowledgeable about workplace safety practices and emergency procedures.
Incident Management:
Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes. Develop corrective actions and ensure timely implementation to prevent recurrence.
Safety Culture Promotion:
Lead initiatives to promote a culture of safety and wellbeing. Collaborate with department heads to integrate safety practices into daily operations.
Safety Equipment and Systems Oversight:
Monitor the maintenance and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems. Conduct regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and systems to ensure compliance and functionality.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
Maintain detailed records of safety inspections, incidents, training sessions, and policy updates. Generate regular safety performance reports for senior management.
Required Skills and Qualifications Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. Certification in health and safety management (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, ISO 45001) preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proven track record of improving safety performance and implementing successful initiatives.
Technical Knowledge:
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, machinery, and safety requirements. Knowledge of safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001) and regulatory frameworks.
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to drive a safety-first culture. Excellent communication and training skills to effectively convey safety procedures. Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify risks and develop effective solutions.
Technology Proficiency:
Competency with safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with incident reporting tools and data analysis for safety metrics.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Reduction in workplace incidents and accidents. Percentage of employees trained in safety protocols. Compliance audit scores and adherence to regulatory requirements. Timeliness of incident investigation and corrective actions. Work Environment Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to production floors, machinery, and potentially hazardous materials. May require occasional travel to other facilities or regulatory meetings. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Health insurance, retirement benefits, and performance bonuses. Professional development and certification reimbursement. Click apply to start the process today or reach out to Shane at Hunter Savage for further information.
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