Job Description
Health & Safety Manager Are you passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace? Do you thrive in a role where you can influence change and ensure the well-being of an entire team? My client one of Cork's best known multi-national food companies is seeking an enthusiastic Health & Safety Manager to lead their site in maintaining the highest standards of safety, ensuring a proactive and collaborative safety culture. What You'll Do In this pivotal role, you'll be the go-to person for all health and safety matters on-site. You'll have the opportunity to: Identify, assess, and mitigate health & safety risks to create a safer work environment. Maintain key relationships with external agencies and government bodies while managing all necessary documentation. Set clear H&S objectives, aligned with the company's global and regional goals. Lead investigations into safety incidents, ensuring you get to the root cause and create action plans to prevent future occurrences. Stay ahead of regulatory changes, keeping the leadership team informed on compliance requirements. Work closely with site stakeholders to ensure full adherence to both local and group safety requirements. Monitor safety standards and implement corrective actions after audits, inspections, and risk assessments. Organize and lead impactful H&S training sessions to upskill staff and ensure compliance. Support the development and execution of local strategic safety plans that align with the company's global vision. Be the architect behind the emergency response strategy. What You'll Bring We're looking for a dynamic individual who can bring fresh energy and a proactive approach to the role. Key requirements include: A Higher Diploma (Level 8) or Degree in a relevant field. Chartered membership of IOSH (or equivalent). At least 4 years of experience in a Health & Safety Manager role. Proven success in implementing health and safety management systems. Confidence in delivering engaging and informative training to staff at all levels. Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. A hands-on approach, with the drive and resilience to lead by example. Why Join this Company? This isn't just a company - it's a global community of people passionate about quality and innovation. As our Health & Safety Manager, you'll be at the heart of my client's commitment to ensuring a safe, compliant, and supportive working environment. You'll be empowered to make impactful decisions and champion the safety of all employees. This is a company who believe in taking care of their people. That's why they offer a competitive salary of €65-70k, doe, along with an attractive annual performance bonus of nearly 20% of your salary. You and your family will be covered with VHI health insurance and dental care. They provide peace of mind with death in service cover and long-term disability support. Enjoy 23 days of holidays, a company pension and a subsidized canteen, They are also proud to offer maternity/paternity benefits, plus opportunities for social activities and professional development, so you can grow both personally and professionally. Sound like the H & S Manager job in Cork you've been waiting for? Then don't delay and apply today! Skills: Cork Health & Safety Manager Food Production Benefits: Hcare pension generous bonus 23 AL