Health and Safety Lead
About the Company
My client is a leading multinational medical device company, specialising in innovative solutions that improve quality of life.
About the Position
As the Plant Health & Safety (H&S) Leader, you'll be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of this client’s workforce and compliance across the plant. In this critical role, you’ll advise the leadership team, foster a strong safety culture, and inspire positive behavioural changes throughout the site. If you are passionate about driving improvements in workplace safety, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative H&S practices and programs, promoting a culture of safety and well-being.
- Ensure the plant complies with the latest H&S legislation and industry trends.
- Regularly review and update H&S policies, ensuring all employees are informed and engaged.
- Conduct safety audits and assessments to uphold high H&S standards.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring timely corrective actions are implemented.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain H&S standards during the introduction of new equipment, processes, or materials.
- Lead H&S training sessions that empower employees to take responsibility for safety.
- Mentor and motivate Shift Safety Teams and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to ensure preparedness.
- Drive continuous improvement in H&S practices and help the company achieve industry-leading accreditations.
- Oversee emergency response planning and ensure the site is always prepared for potential incidents.
- Collaborate with the Occupational Health team to support employee wellness, ensuring the health and safety of the workforce.
Experience/Requirements
- 4 + years of H&S experience, ideally in a regulated environment.
- You have a genuine drive to improve safety standards and have a proven track record of making a real impact.
- You’re skilled at developing H&S management systems that inspire behavioural change.
- Your interpersonal skills are highly developed, and you can effectively engage and influence employees at all levels, from front-line workers to senior management.
- You thrive working both independently and as part of a team, ensuring health and safety is a shared responsibility.
- You have a deep understanding of H&S legislation and are confident managing all aspects of H&S on site.
- A degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- A recognized qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
Remuneration Package
A highly competitive package is available including generous salary and benefits.
Contact
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