We are representing a leading manufacturing company based in Stone, Staffordshire. We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to effectively manage day-to-day quality practices within the business, reporting into the H&S Director.
Responsibilities include:
Promote and improve the awareness and accountability of individuals in relation to the H&S environment. Develop and maintain a sense of ownership amongst the workforce and a safety-first culture.
Day-to-day management and monitoring of Health and Safety systems including:
Regular inspection and observation to ensure compliance and to identify and implement improvements.
Management reporting.
Ensure accurate reporting and recording of hazards, workplace incidents, and injuries. Ensure adequate procedures are implemented to avoid recurrence. Promote the use of near miss reporting to identify and eliminate/mitigate risks before they become accidents.
Ensure staff are working in a safe and secure environment and that they use best practices of occupational safety & health. Be a point of reference and advice.
Organise meetings and minutes for the existing Health & Safety committee.
Ensure compliance with legislation.
Ensure all Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work are complete and up to date.
Be the liaison point in relation to COSHH and other such substances.
Take responsibility for employee training and keep training records up to date.
Assist the Management team in managing a Safe System of Work (SSOW) and Permit to Work (PTW) system for general site safety and safety from the system across the business.
Develop, maintain, and improve all aspects of the Company’s Quality systems, including:
Documentation and reporting.
Communication of issues, improvements, and developments in Quality throughout the business.
Devolving responsibility for quality down through the business to ensure all employees recognise their role in the process.
Dealing with supplier issues and securing improvement.
Sensitive handling of issues with customers in conjunction with the sales team.
Experience in ensuring ongoing compliance with the following standards: ISO 9001-2015, BRCGS Packaging Materials, FSC certification.
Complete regular inspections of the Company’s Quality Management systems to ensure compliance and to identify and implement improvements.
Identify and plan for attainment of new standards as appropriate.
Maintain the Company’s adherence to current HARM / HACCP requirements.
Hold monthly quality meetings to review performance and identify and implement improvements.
Keeping abreast of legislation, developments, and best practices within their areas of expertise, highlighting any implications for the business.
The ideal candidate will have:
Formal training in H&S in the workplace as a minimum IOSH, NEBOSH (preferred).
Management experience, promoting H&S and a culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility across the organisation.
Experience of internal auditing.
Job Features
Job Category: Permanent, Term to Perm.
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