Job Description
Job Title Health & Safety Manager Job Location Co. Monaghan Salary Competitive Role Overview: A leading Food Manufacturing company is seeking to hire an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a prime opportunity for proactive, safety-focused professionals with a passion for driving a strong health and safety culture. The role offers the chance to lead and influence safety practices across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe working environment. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance with all Health & Safety requirements across the business. This role will drive a strong health and safety culture and facilitate behavioural change throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the Health & Safety budget and ensure cost-effective use of resources. Lead the site's Health & Safety program, ensuring ongoing legal compliance and continuous improvement. Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and safe systems of work that are relevant to site operations. Ensure that Health & Safety systems on-site are consistently maintained and updated. Conduct specialist risk assessments (e.g., Manual Handling, CoSHH, DSE) to ensure risks are minimized in line with standards, commercial needs, and legislative requirements. Ensure appropriate training and safeguards are in place and regularly reviewed. Act as the Health & Safety business partner for the site leadership team, supporting them in delivering H&S accountabilities and improvement plans. Assist the Site Training Coordinator in sourcing and delivering health and safety training programs in line with needs assessments. Prepare Health & Safety board reports and lead monthly H&S management review meetings. Support site maintenance teams to ensure statutory inspections are completed, PPM programs are up to date, and machinery is safe to use according to legislative requirements. Actively assist in monitoring contractors on site and manage the Permit to Work System. Maintain and update Health & Safety policies and procedures. Inspect and review PPE and safety equipment to ensure suitability. Ensure Health & Safety considerations are integrated into all relevant projects to minimize risks of injury, illness, or environmental harm. Essential Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in Health & Safety Management within a manufacturing environment. NEBOSH Qualification or recognized equivalent. Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Experience working within a multi-site organization. Proven skills in influencing, coaching, communication, and time management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated leadership in driving the Health & Safety agenda on site. Ability to work under pressure and focus on solutions. Desirable Qualifications and Experience: Experience in the FMCG sector. Environmental Management experience. Familiarity with Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing techniques. For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caoln McConville on . INFORM3 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. By applying to this position, you accept the terms of our privacy policy which you can find on our website. Skills: Health & Safety Manager Food Manufacturing NEBOSH Compliance Legislation PPE Environmental Health & Safety