Health, Safety & Environment; HSE) Lead

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

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The HSE Lead role is pivotal in driving the comprehensive Health & Safety and Environmental culture within our facility.

• The role carries accountability for the plant’s Health & Safety and Environment standards conducting regular reviews and formulating strategic improvement plans to drive sustainable enhancements Improvements.
• In collaboration with plant’s stakeholders, this role plays a is crucial role in providing a vision and strategy for Health, Safety and Environment ensuring the site complies with legislation and uses best practice to ensure the site is safe for employees and environmentally compliant by fostering continuous improvement and effectiveness of the company's culture as a whole.

Broad experience in WHSE improvement. EHS related certification such as NEBOSH Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety Management, risk management Membership in Professional Institute eg. IOSH, IEMA, IRM (Tech, Grad or Full Member) is preferred Degree in Science/Engineering or equivalent experience preferred Knowledge of ISO standards eg. ISO
14001 and ISO
45001 is preferred but not essential

Developing and implementing the WHS & EMS plan for the Wincanton site, ensuring a WHS culture is intrinsic within the organisation. Spearheads Leads the development of people, working with regional HSE team, with a clear focus on industry standards. Provides advice and guidance to all levels of the organisation on all HSE and legislative issues, ensuring that good and timely business decisions are made.

Identifies and records H&S training needs, along with Line Managers, providing training and development as required. Is accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining plans, policies and procedures relating to the HSE Policy Manual. Is responsible for ensuring HSE internal and external audits are carried out in a timely manner and corrective actions are documented and closed within the specified time frame.

Maintains HSE records for the Wincanton site to comply with UK legislative requirements and company policies and procedures. Is accountable for ensuring Accident Investigation and Reporting requirements are carried out and that appropriate corrective actions are agreed and completed in a timely manner. Is responsible for ensuring that all necessary licenses, permits, and authorisations are in place and renewed as required by current governmental legislation and best practice.

Also, to ensure that any specified conditions or action levels are monitored and maintained within prescribed limits. Is responsible for ensuring Noise/Dust Surveys are carried out as required and that the site acts on any recommendations made to reduce harmful exposures. Liaises with HR department to ensure that employees requiring medical monitoring according to our H&S programs are referred to our Occupational Health Service provider.

Is responsible for ensuring that risk assessments take place and ensuring implementation of the recommendations. Is responsible for ensuring that COSHH assessments are up to date and the appropriate individuals are trained. Develops the H&S management structure for Site, sets agenda and takes the…