Job Description
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a leading dairy business with a revenue over €1bn per year. Our vision is to reimagine dairy through innovation and sustainability to inspire a better future.
We have a strong track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science across consumer brands and Private Label products. Our core categories include cheese snacks, natural cheese, processed cheese, butter, dairy and plant-based spreads.
We are currently recruiting for a HSE Lead onsite in Charleville, Co. Cork. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in HSE and take real ownership of a busy and varied role.
About the role
This role requires a conscientious leader who can support and drive positive change, alongside being a confident communicator. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating Health & Safety & Environmental activities.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate Health & Safety & Environmental activities.
- Advise management teams on legal requirements, industry best practice, and prevailing group standards.
- Work with site management and the Regional HSE team to drive the safety agenda.
- Engage with front line and management to maintain and own the pro-active safety culture.
- Create opportunities for communication and involvement with colleagues.
- Develop standards and performance frameworks for performance assessment and benchmarking.
- Coordinate risk assessment and safe systems of work processes.
- Investigate incidents and record and report industrial injuries as required.
- Carry out routine Site Health & Safety/Environmental audits.
- Review and maintain Site Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems.
- Support Occupational Health & HR to ensure the health & wellbeing of colleagues.
- Build effective HSE networks to share and learn best practice.
- Maintain Environmental Management Systems in line with Company standards.
Qualifications and skills
- Good knowledge of local H&S & Environmental Legislation.
- PC literate including Microsoft Office and H&S software.
- Stakeholder management: communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Leadership skills: ability to influence and lead the HSE culture at front line level.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
What's in it for me?
Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme, access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
We benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.
We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
We value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.