# Health & Safety Manager

**Company:** [Kepak Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/apJvUah24epe4QDY8LmvWT.md)
**Location:** Ballybay, Ireland
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Health & Safety

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## Description

_Kepak is a leading food company with 15 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion._

_The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone._

We're looking for a passionate **Site Health & Safety Manager** to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our Health & Safety programme at our site in **Ballybay, Monaghan**. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence safety culture across a busy operational site while partnering with managers, employees, contractors, and senior stakeholders.

Reporting directly to the **Site Manager** and working closely with the **Group Health & Safety Team**, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

**Main Responsibilities:**

-   Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
-   Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective control measures.
-   Support managers in embedding safe working practices across all operations.
-   Lead audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
-   Deliver safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks for employees and contractors.
-   Monitor, analyse, and report on Health & Safety performance, KPIs, and compliance activities.
-   Chair site safety meetings and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
-   Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.
-   Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and behavioural safety initiatives.
-   Provide expert advice on occupational health, ergonomics, safe working practices, and equipment safety.

## Requirements

-   Diploma in Safety and Health from an University or equivalent IOSH qualification 
-   3+ years post qualification experience in health and safety ideally food and / or manufacturing environments 
-   Strong communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills  
-   Ability to identify continuous improvement initiatives
-   Strong IT sills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and other common software tools 
-   A high level of attention to detail and accuracy 
-   Experience in a Training environment would be beneficial 

**Why Join Us?**

_This is an opportunity to take ownership of site safety and make a visible impact on the wellbeing of our people and the success of our operations. You'll work alongside committed leaders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help shape a culture where everyone goes home safe every day._

**If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving a culture of excellence, we'd love to hear from you.**

## Benefits

**What can we offer you?**

-   **Company Pension**
-   **Paid Maternity Leave**
-   **Further Education support -** You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
-   **Subsidized Canteen**
-   **Refer a Friend Scheme -** Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
-   **Bike to Work Scheme -** Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
-   **Long Service Awards -** We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees

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