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Location: Castleford
Department: Health and Safety
Hours: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
 
Welcome to HARIBO, Europe's largest and most successful sugar-confectionery brand!
 
Our mission is to bring happiness to kids and grown-ups and we're looking for talented people to join our team to help us achieve this.
 
We are hiring a Head of Health, Safety & Environment to join our Operational Leadership Team.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to lead our Health and Safety, Environmental, Facilities and Security teams across our class leading facilities in Castleford and Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
 
Our mix that awaits you:
 
As a Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) you will be responsible for ensuring Policy and Framework governance is in place with full compliance to country law and changing legislation.
 
Lead and engage the Senior team, Front Lines teams and Factory teams in a Continuous Improvement approach to HSE, embedding Systems and Accountability at every level. At Haribo, we like to do things our own way without constraints and this is your opportunity to write your own playbook.
 
The Ideal candidate will excel at visual management and embedding systems, helping to create a culture of wellbeing for people and planet across Haribo’s UK Operations, including Retail stores.
 
The position will operate within Corporate Global Team, UK Senior team and supporting the UK Board in KPI management, education and awareness and ultimately Business Continuity processes.
 
Our Needs from you:

Set H&S Strategy, deployment and governance across UK Operations
Promote a positive and engaged Health & Safety Culture with high activation of colleagues in Systems working and tools to drive a Zero Injury Future
Own the Carbon Mapping and Energy Reduction strategy for Haribo UK
Ensure legality is achieved and updates on changing legislation
Provide Leadership, guidance and support to all functions in relation to the delivery of HSE responsibilities
Maintain and engage with wider Haribo Sustainability practices and ensure the UK is at the leading edge within Food & Beverage in its operations
Operating within the UK Operations Leadership team in support of UK Business strategies
Support Global Sites through Fresh Eye audits overseas and provide specialist SME advice on Capex projects in UK and Investigations or improvements within Group
 
Ingredients that you bring with you:

In-depth knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and relevant standards
Knowledge and experience in Property risk management, Business Continuity and Business risk management
Knowledge and experience in Environmental management
Engaging and Curious towards People and Behaviours
Well organised, co-ordinator and planner
Proven track record in developing and delivering presentation and training material
Project management skills
Managing and coaching of Direct Reports
Able to communicate at all levels within the business, from Floor to Boardroom
 
Qualifications/Experience

Chartered Safety Practitioner (CMIOSH)
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Experienced manager with proven experience in the environmental risk professional field
Degree level environmental management qualification (IEMA or CIWEM) or equivalent experience
Environmental audit / compliance inspection skills
Experience of developing ISO 14001 management systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
Experience in management operations and leadership
Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines and achieving targets
A flexible approach to work and a willingness to work above expectations
Ability to influence and challenge
Solid understanding of financial management
Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential
 
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