Health & Safety Manager
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.
Maintain up to date documentation.
Management reporting
Feedback to employees
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 COSH and other such substances.
Take responsibility for employee training and keep training records up to date.
Arrange surveys (e.g. noise etc) as appropriate.
Assists 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 busines
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 sales team.
Experience in ensure ongoing compliance with the following standards: ISO (Apply online only)
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 / HACAPP 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 candidiate will have:
Formal training in H&S in the work place as a minimum IOSH, NEBOSH ()
Management experience, promoting H&S and a culture of health, safety and environmental responsibility across the organisation
Experience of internal auditing