Health & Safety Co-ordinator

Dawn Meats

Job title:

Health & Safety Co-ordinator

Company

Dawn Meats

Job description

OverviewJob Title: Health and Safety Co-ordinatorLocation: Kilbeggan, Co. WestmeathContract Type: PermanentReporting To: Divisional H&S Manager/Site Operations ManagerRole Summary:Dawn Meats is a premium meat processor and supplier of choice for a range of leading supermarket, foodservice and restaurant businesses. Established in 1980, Dawn Meats is an industry leader with annual revenues of over €2bn, employing over 8,000 staff in 15 countries and exporting to over 50 countries.Dawn Meats are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Co-ordinator for our Kilbeggan primary production facility with responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety on site.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be based at our Kilbeggan facility and will be responsible for:

  • Developing, implementing, and executing H&S objectives & improvement plans in conjunction with Site Operations Management and Divisional H&S Manager;
  • Support site supervisors with the investigation of H&S incidents/accidents at the site. Where necessary, leading the investigation process and/or collaborating with senior management on serious incidents;
  • Partnering with relevant stakeholders such as Human Resources, Food Safety & Quality, Engineering and Operations departments with regards to H&S issues/concerns and address in a timely manner;
  • Identifying site H&S training needs and deliver training sessions for employees and management as required;
  • Managing the induction process for new starters across the site;
  • Liaising with relevant authorities and bodies such as the Health & Safety Authority etc as necessary;
  • Ensuring all employees, contractors, third parties and visitors are compliant with H&S and Covid19 requirements of the site;
  • Conducting internal audits and ensuring the site is audit ready at all times.

QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have or demonstrate:

  • Detailed knowledge of H&S Legislation;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications;
  • A relevant third level qualification;
  • Previous experience in the food manufacturing sector is beneficial but not essential;
  • Manual Handling Instructor and Forklift Instructor qualifications would be beneficial.

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Expected salary

Location

Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath

Job date

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 03:42:50 GMT

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