At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and drive a proactive safety culture in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a renowned global food brand with a commitment to safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive senior leadership team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture while working on exciting large-scale projects.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with leadership experience in high-risk manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
A global food manufacturing company and iconic British food brand based in Suffolk is seeking an experienced and proven safety leader for a Senior Safety, Health and Environment Manager role. The site has a headcount of 850 people and comprises four units across 25.5 acres.
The ideal candidate will be people-centric, able to be both hands-on and strategic, enabling safety to go hand in hand with production while driving practical and proactive initiatives. A background in compliance, risk awareness, and continuous improvements would be advantageous.
The role involves:
- Championing a strong SHE culture through visible leadership, engagement, and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Leading risk assessments, hazard identification processes, and implementation of effective controls.
- Maintaining robust systems for environmental management, waste handling, and emergency preparedness.
- Conducting thorough root cause analysis and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Reporting incidents to regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders as required.
- Leading internal and external SHE audits, inspections, and regulatory visits (announced and unannounced).
- Maintaining site readiness for regulatory and corporate audits at all times.
- Defining SHE training needs and ensuring effective delivery across all levels of the site.
- Promoting ongoing professional development in SHE awareness and practices.
- Providing SHE input into capital investment and engineering projects.
- Supporting cross-functional improvement projects ensuring SHE risks are appropriately managed.
- Ensuring effective communication of SHE performance, risks, and initiatives across all levels.
Qualifications include a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, or a NEBOSH Certificate with significant and relevant leadership experience. Experience in high-risk, fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing organisations, ideally in food, chemical, baked goods, distilleries, brewery, beverage, packaging, agriculture, manufacturing, and machinery is preferred. Experience with CDM, ammonia, DSEAR, pressure systems, PUWER, ATEX, and strong exposure to environmental site needs would be an advantage.
Please reach out directly to Sophia - HSE Recruitment Network for more information.
Locations
Senior Safety, Health and Environmental Manager in Lowestoft, Suffolk employer: HSE Recruitment Network
At HSE Recruitment Network, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values safety and employee well-being. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and growth, providing ample opportunities for professional development in the vibrant regions of Wiltshire and Somerset. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises your career advancement and personal fulfilment.
