
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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