Job Description

The Opportunity

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager to join our Manufacturing plant in Kinmel Bay, North Wales on a permanent basis.

The Company

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, now employing over 400 people across our 3 UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk and Kinmel produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

The Role

The HSE Manager provides professional support and guidance to the Manufacturing Unit on all operational Health, Safety and Environment matters. Is accountable to deliver the Manufacturing Unit strategy in alignment with the Group Health, Safety and Environment objectives.

HSE Manager: Key Accountabilities:

• Drive Health, Safety and Environment performance improvement at the manufacturing unit to deliver agreed KPI targets
• Ensure the manufacturing unit\'s Health, Safety and Environment policies and systems are managed effectively to support the adherence to all relevant legislation and agreed internal standards for Health, Safety, Environmental and Site Security
• Monitor and embed the manufacturing unit\'s management processes, including the investigation of all lost time incidents and management of the incident recording system, to ensure a safe working environment is maintained
• Ensure that Health, Safety and Environment incidents are reported to the enforcing authorities, in accordance with the requirements of relevant regulations, to ensure legal compliance
• Lead the Health, Safety and Environment manufacturing unit\'s audit programmes to ensure compliance with agreed standards and recommend areas for improvement
• Co-ordinate and manage local Stakeholder relationships (EA, HSE, Customers, Local Community) and ensure no compliance issues
• Develop and deliver the manufacturing unit\'s Health, Safety and Environment plan in conjunction with the manufacturing unit\'s leadership team to improve Health, Safety and Environment performance
• Ensure that Health, Safety and Environment matters are considered in all Capex projects in line with Group policy and insurance requirements.

HSE Manager: Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• National/professional qualification (preferably at degree level) in Health, Safety and Environment or equivalent
• Health, Safety and Environment advisory / leadership role gained in a manufacturing environment or related field
• Up to date knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation
• Track record of implementing Health, Safety and Environment improvement initiatives.

HSE Manager: The Offer:

• Location: Kinmel Bay, Rhyl
• Salary: Competitive
• 15% discretionary company bonus scheme
• Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%(salary sacrifice company pension scheme)
• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Medicash Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawturnity
• Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, bring your dog to work, discounted products & free hot drinks
• Choice of a series of non-contractual flexible benefits, including cycle to work, workplace nurseries and dental insurance. These are offered through salary sacrifice or pay deductions
• Ability to purchase heavily discounted pet food.

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