About the job We currently have an exciting role for a Health & Safety Manager operating within our production operations based between two sites at Killeen Rd, and Clondalkin Industrial Estate, Dublin.
This position will be a dual site Health and safety management function and requires the successful candidate to be based in each site for a specific number of days per week.
The Role, Reporting directly to the Head of Health and Safety for Dunnes Stores the production operations Health & Safety Manager will: Identify health and safety risks on site and work closely with site management and teams to: Carry out high quality safety inspections of each workplace at a frequency and with the intrusiveness as coached by the Head of Health and Safety.
Assist the senior site management to manage and reduce safety concerns on site as well as helping provide practical solutions.
Attend site H&S meetings with site Management and operational teams, hold risk reviews, carry out and report on investigations.
Conduct site safety toolbox talks for employees and managers maintain records as required.
Maintain safety notice boards and good catch data.
Oversee the site-specific safety statement content and update in correspondence with the Head of Health and Safety Implement the H&S management system, coaching and encouraging stakeholders at all levels to complete all regulatory, statutory, and internal Health & Safety inspections and requirements.
Reduce risk to employees, visitors, and contractors by completing site specific risk assessments and action plans to reduce risk.
Manage the necessary Health & Safety documentation for internal activities and inspections.
Carry out required Site H&S inspection programs.
Lead H&S incident reporting and investigations to determine root causes and define action plans to reduce reoccurrence.
Work with site senior management to maintain full compliance with company policy, regulatory and site-specific requirements.
Monitor and verify local adherence to work safety standards and procedures.
Reporting on H&S metrics, status, issues, non-compliances, incidents as required.
Increase the awareness and engagement of everyone on safety on site by promoting and developing a proactive safety culture on site.
Organize and conduct H&S training for on-site employees, both to ensure competency and awareness on H&S but also to comply with corporate and legal requirements.
Develop and implement site specific emergency response plans in conjunction with the Head of Health and Safety and local management.
Maintain documentation for all site H&S inspections and employee training requirements on internal data base.
Requirements Diploma qualified / NEBOSH/QQI or Similar Technical member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or equivalent qualification A minimum of 5 years' experience at H&S Supervisor/Management level.
Experience and proven capabilities in developing and implementing health and safety management systems, processes, and culture.
Ability to deliver health and safety training modules to all levels of the organisation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Hands-on approach, highly motivated and resilient.
Experience Experience of working in an a Wearhouse and/or production environment is an advantage.
Proven ability working with Word, Excel spreadsheet's written reports and associated correspondence.
Aptitude & Skills Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to follow instructions provide support as required to the head office health & safety team and site management teams.
Appreciation and understanding of confidentiality.
Well Organised and able to meet deadlines with excellent time management skills and good attention to detail.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then please apply now!
Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer /*generated inline style */