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Health & Safety Manager
Health & Safety Manager

Euro Executive Recruitment has been retained to recruit a Health &
Safety Manager for a leading manufacturing company based in Fermoy
with frequent travel to their sites in Longford and Arklow.

Role

The Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Manager, Ireland
will be responsible for implementing the highest SHEQ standards for
the operation of the Fermoy, Longford and Arklow sites and the
protection of all staff. They will maintain a working knowledge of all
Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect the
industry and provide professional advice and support to site
management. They will be responsible for the ongoing development and
delivery of all SHEQ policies and procedures and ensuring all staff
are appropriately trained. They will be responsible for assessing
compliance of the policies and ensuring that incidents and near misses
are effectively managed, reported, investigated and addressed.

Key Responsibilities

? Policies

o Work with management in Fermoy, Longford and Arklow to develop and
maintain practical and effective policies and procedures for all sites
in Ireland.

o Ensure that policies are implemented throughout all sites -
travelling regularly between the sites.

o Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to ensure they
are practical and fully aligned with business needs and relevant
legislation.

o Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working
knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments
that affect the employer&#**Apply on the website**;s industry.

o Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations,
hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational
diseases.

o Ensure emergency response procedures are maintained and updated as
required.

? Risk Assessments

o Ensure that all activities across all Irish sites have robust and
up-to-date risk assessments.

o Assess workplace hazards considering how risks could be eliminated
or reduced and formulate preventative measures together with
management.

o Develop and implement standard operating procedures with management
to ensure that all risks are appropriately managed.

o Ensure adequate H&S controls are incorporated into design
specifications for equipment upgrades and installation.

o Assess all site construction projects and notify the HSE as
appropriate.

? Systems and Procedures

o Together with the SHEQ Manager for Scotland, develop, implement and
manage Group wide H&S systems to ensure compliance with relevant
legislation.

o Develop and implement H&S procedures to support the Group, working
closely with the site management; the SHEQ Manager and the Head of
Group Operations.

? Training & Awareness

o Work closely with the Group HR Manager to actively promote and
prioritise a safe working environment for our people, ensuring
contracts are up to date.

o Support Project Managers by ensuring adequate method statements and
inductions are carried out with contractors.

o Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and
safety issues and risks to ensure that work activities are carried out
in a safe manner.

o Maintain Health and Safety training records.

o Ensure that new employees receive timely inductions prior to
commencing their role.

o Conduct an annual assessment of H&S needs and advise managers on
training requirements to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety
at Work Act.

? Audit and Inspection

o Conduct regular site inspections to check policies and procedures
are being implemented.

o Organise and control regular random safety inspection audits of all
areas, record, analyse and report on the results, and suggest
improvements.

o Work with all relevant regulators who audit and inspect sites and
activities.

o Responsible for quality certification in the timber frame business.

o Inspect building sites where the business erects timber frame
houses.

o Support the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) audit.

o Where required, ensure that remedial actions are managed through to
completion.

? Incidents

o Investigate and record any incident, accident or dangerous
occurrences.

o Assist as required with insurers&#**Apply on the website**; audits
and enquiries.

o Liaise with third parties such as HSE, Brokers and Insurance
investigators throughout the process, as appropriate.

o Ensure accurate and appropriate records are maintained and assemble
documentation as required.

? Management Plan

o Design, implement and maintain a management plan in accordance with
relevant standards for a heavy production environment.

o Work with the SHEQ Manager in Scotland to develop an annual Health
and Safety Plan for the Group to ensure the business maintain
compliance with applicable regulations.

o Assist site management in the delivery of their safety plans.

o Manage the H&S plan and ensure all initiative owners deliver as per
the agreed timelines.

? Reporting

o Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required
for internal and external stakeholders to insure compliance with
company and statutory requirements.

Desired Competencies

? Highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail and
great accuracy.

? Proven ability to prioritize tasks and effectively time-manage.

? An observant and analytical personality with excellent
problem-solving skills.

? Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to give
instruction to site personnel.

? Ability to deliver training and presentations to groups.

? Embodies &#**Apply on the website**;safety first culture&#**Apply
on the website**; with a commitment to continuous improvement.

? A "can do" work ethic with an ability to work on their own
initiative.

? Passion, energy, a strong work ethic and a commitment to
travelling.

? Open to change with a capacity to deal with uncertainty and a
constantly evolving industry.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

? Diploma in Health & Safety management.

? Minimum of 5 years&#**Apply on the website**; Health & Safety
experience with at least 3 years manufacturing experience, ideally in
a heavy industry sector.

? Experience as a PSCS or Safety Officer in the construction
industry would be an advantage.

? Knowledge of BS OHSAS **Apply on the website** and ISO **Apply on
the website** standards in a heavy production environment is
important, and environment (ISO **Apply on the website**) and quality
(ISO **Apply on the website**) would be an advantage.

? Excellent report writing and numerical skills with proficiency in
MS Office.

? Full clean driving licence.

? Proficiency in the English language is a requirement as is
eligibility to work in Ireland.

? Experienced in all areas of Health & Safety including maintaining
policies, assessing risks, training, audits & inspection, dealing with
incidents and reporting Health & Safety Manager

Euro Executive Recruitment has been retained to recruit a Health &
Safety Manager for a leading manufacturing company based in Fermoy
with frequent travel to their sites in Longford and Arklow.

Role

The Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Manager, Ireland
will be responsible for implementing the highest SHEQ standards for
the operation of the Fermoy, Longford and Arklow sites and the
protection of all staff. They will maintain a working knowledge of all
Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect the
industry and provide professional advice and support to site
management. They will be responsible for the ongoing development and
delivery of all SHEQ policies and procedures and ensuring all staff
are appropriately trained. They will be responsible for assessing
compliance of the policies and ensuring that incidents and near misses
are effectively managed, reported, investigated and addressed.

Key Responsibilities

? Policies

o Work with management in Fermoy, Longford and Arklow to develop and
maintain practical and effective policies and procedures for all sites
in Ireland.

o Ensure that policies are implemented throughout all sites -
travelling regularly between the sites.

o Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to ensure they
are practical and fully aligned with business needs and relevant
legislation.

o Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working
knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments
that affect the employer&#**Apply on the website**;s industry.

o Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations,
hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational
diseases.

o Ensure emergency response procedures are maintained and updated as
required.

? Risk Assessments

o Ensure that all activities across all Irish sites have robust and
up-to-date risk assessments.

o Assess workplace hazards considering how risks could be eliminated
or reduced and formulate preventative measures together with
management.

o Develop and implement standard operating procedures with management
to ensure that all risks are appropriately managed.

o Ensure adequate H&S controls are incorporated into design
specifications for equipment upgrades and installation.

o Assess all site construction projects and notify the HSE as
appropriate.

? Systems and Procedures

o Together with the SHEQ Manager for Scotland, develop, implement and
manage Group wide H&S systems to ensure compliance with relevant
legislation.

o Develop and implement H&S procedures to support the Group, working
closely with the site management; the SHEQ Manager and the Head of
Group Operations.

? Training & Awareness

o Work closely with the Group HR Manager to actively promote and
prioritise a safe working environment for our people, ensuring
contracts are up to date.

o Support Project Managers by ensuring adequate method statements and
inductions are carried out with contractors.

o Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and
safety issues and risks to ensure that work activities are carried out
in a safe manner.

o Maintain Health and Safety training records.

o Ensure that new employees receive timely inductions prior to
commencing their role.

o Conduct an annual assessment of H&S needs and advise managers on
training requirements to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety
at Work Act.

? Audit and Inspection

o Conduct regular site inspections to check policies and procedures
are being implemented.

o Organise and control regular random safety inspection audits of all
areas, record, analyse and report on the results, and suggest
improvements.

o Work with all relevant regulators who audit and inspect sites and
activities.

o Responsible for quality certification in the timber frame business.

o Inspect building sites where the business erects timber frame
houses.

o Support the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) audit.

o Where required, ensure that remedial actions are managed through to
completion.

? Incidents

o Investigate and record any incident, accident or dangerous
occurrences.

o Assist as required with insurers&#**Apply on the website**; audits
and enquiries.

o Liaise with third parties such as HSE, Brokers and Insurance
investigators throughout the process, as appropriate.

o Ensure accurate and appropriate records are maintained and assemble
documentation as required.

? Management Plan

o Design, implement and maintain a management plan in accordance with
relevant standards for a heavy production environment.

o Work with the SHEQ Manager in Scotland to develop an annual Health
and Safety Plan for the Group to ensure the business maintain
compliance with applicable regulations.

o Assist site management in the delivery of their safety plans.

o Manage the H&S plan and ensure all initiative owners deliver as per
the agreed timelines.

? Reporting

o Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required
for internal and external stakeholders to insure compliance with
company and statutory requirements.

Desired Competencies

? Highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail and
great accuracy.

? Proven ability to prioritize tasks and effectively time-manage.

? An observant and analytical personality with excellent
problem-solving skills.

? Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to give
instruction to site personnel.

? Ability to deliver training and presentations to groups.

? Embodies &#**Apply on the website**;safety first culture&#**Apply
on the website**; with a commitment to continuous improvement.

? A "can do" work ethic with an ability to work on their own
initiative.

? Passion, energy, a strong work ethic and a commitment to
travelling.

? Open to change with a capacity to deal with uncertainty and a
constantly evolving industry.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

? Diploma in Health & Safety management.

? Minimum of 5 years&#**Apply on the website**; Health & Safety
experience with at least 3 years manufacturing experience, ideally in
a heavy industry sector.

? Experience as a PSCS or Safety Officer in the construction
industry would be an advantage.

? Knowledge of BS OHSAS **Apply on the website** and ISO **Apply on
the website** standards in a heavy production environment is
important, and environment (ISO **Apply on the website**) and quality
(ISO **Apply on the website**) would be an advantage.

? Excellent report writing and numerical skills with proficiency in
MS Office.

? Full clean driving licence.

? Proficiency in the English language is a requirement as is
eligibility to work in Ireland.

? Experienced in all areas of Health & Safety including maintaining
policies, assessing risks, training, audits & inspection, dealing with
incidents and reporting

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Type: Permanent
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