Health and Safety - Food Industry

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Kildare

Sector: Food Manufacturing

You'll lead all aspects of site Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance while driving a strong safety culture across the operation.

Applications from candidates interested in taking a step in to management level welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Irish H&S legislation, company standards, and customer requirements


• Develop and continuously improve safety systems, policies, and SOPs


• Lead incident investigations and manage statutory reporting (HSA, insurers, internal)


• Drive improvements in unsafe acts/conditions through analysis and Kaizen initiatives


• Act as the main contact for audits (HSA, insurance, customer)


• Manage training, inductions, permits, contractor controls, and competency records


• Oversee emergency preparedness (fire, ammonia, drills, response teams)


• Lead safety meetings and performance reporting

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation