Overview
We are currently seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Lead. This is both an operational and strategic position within the leadership team. You will drive the Health & Safety agenda and collaborate on environmental initiatives, working closely with other departments and benefiting from strong cross-functional collaboration. The role includes direct management of 1 person, combining hands-on leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and organizational impact. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, based in Charleville.
Requisition ID: 60893
Position Type: FT Permanent
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.
Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.
Our Safety Purpose – “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Compliance: Act as the subject matter expert in Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal policies; champion a culture of safety ownership across all departments; chair site safety meetings and provide feedback to the business on performance and issues.
2. Risk Management & Auditing: Conduct gap analyses against company safety standards and develop action plans; manage the site’s Health & Safety risk assessment programme; oversee internal audits and inspections to maintain continuous compliance.
3. Incident Management & Reporting: Oversee accident and incident investigations, liaising with legal and insurance teams as needed; manage all monitoring and reporting requirements related to Health & Safety.
4. Training & Development: Identify training needs and implement effective Health & Safety programmes; develop and execute objectives, targets, and plans to enhance safety performance.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for Regulatory Authorities, hosting site visits and audits; network internally and externally to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications And Skills
* Degree in Occupational Safety, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent qualification
* At least 5 years of experience in a senior Health & Safety role within manufacturing or processing (preferably food, pharma, or chemicals)
* Extensive experience leading Health & Safety in high-risk, complex operational environments
* Strong track record of engaging and influencing key stakeholders to embed a proactive safety culture
* Proven ability to build and leverage internal and cross-site networks to promote best practices
* Committed to setting high standards and fostering accountability to continuously elevate performance
* Skilled in interpreting and applying legislative frameworks effectively at site level
* Persuasive communicator with the confidence to influence at all levels and drive cultural transformation
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms to conduct interviews. Do not pay money as part of the hiring process other than reimbursable travel expenses. Any payments by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter
Posting Type: LI
Please note also: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed, and we will not pay recruiter fees under these circumstances. Speculative CVs submitted by recruitment agencies may be considered for current or future vacancies without financial obligation to the agency.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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