Job Description
Health and Safety Lead GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company. Job information Reference Number: JR-0029399 Job function: QHSE Position type: Full time Site: Ash House, Naas W91 HEC3 Co. Kildare Your responsibilities and tasks: Assisting in the development and implementation of H&S policies and procedures in line with continuous improvement programmes. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are in place to mitigate workplace hazards. Guide and support the health and safety team by offering training, mentorship, and constructive feedback to help them grow and excel in their roles. Completion of regular site safety inspections to evaluate compliance. Carry out accident/incident investigations and develop lessons learned as part of continual improvement programmes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate health and safety considerations into business processes and decision-making. Develop and deliver training programs and awareness campaigns in accordance with local and regional initiatives. Serve as a point of contact for health and safety discussions with regulatory agencies, internal H&S regional teams, and other stakeholders. Assist in preparing and presenting to senior management on health and safety performance. Deliver Health & Safety training in line with company policy. Your profile and qualifications: Bachelor's degree in health and safety. 3–5 years experience in a Health and Safety role. Thorough knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and auditing skills. Familiarity with ISO45001 Safety Management Systems. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organisation. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multifunctional team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr