Health and Safety Manager-Food

Posted 17 days 17 hours ago by Wallace Myers International

Permanent
Full Time
Manufacturing Operations Jobs
Kildare, Ireland
Job Description
Health & Safety Manager

Location: Kildare

Sector: Food Manufacturing

  • Mon- Fri hours
  • Pension
  • 21 days holiday
The Role

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 into 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.