We blend care and creativity to nourish the world. Griffith Foods is a global product development partner specializing in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global and regional food companies worldwide.
The purpose of the role: The E&HS Lead will take ownership to embed a firm and strong culture throughout the whole unit. He/she is responsible for rolling out the strategy defined into an action plan for EHS, ensuring the site complies with legislation and shares best practices at all levels.
Responsibilities:Develops and implements the EHS plan for the South European Business Unit, ensuring the culture is intrinsic within the organization in close collaboration with the BU Leadership team.Provides advice and guidance to all levels of the organization on all EHS and legislative issues, ensuring that good and timely business decisions are made.Identifies and records EHS training needs, along with Line Managers, providing training and development as required on a company, departmental, and individual level.Develops, implements, and maintains plans, policies, and procedures relating to the EHS Policy Manual.Responsible for ensuring EHS internal and external audits are carried out in a timely manner and corrective actions are documented and closed within the specified time frame.Responsible for ensuring Accident Investigation and Reporting requirements are carried out and that appropriate corrective actions are agreed and completed in a timely manner.Responsible for ensuring that all necessary licenses, permits, and authorizations are in place and renewed as required by current governmental legislation and best practice.Responsible for ensuring that all kinds of risk assessments are carried out as required and that the site acts on any recommendations made to reduce harmful exposures and ensure implementation of the recommendations.Coordinates the H&S committee meetings on a monthly basis, ensuring consistent progress is made towards the actions.Ensures that we are continually looking at ways to improve our commitment to the environment, creating and implementing action plans to reduce waste, emissions, etc. We aim to be zero to landfill in the most labor-effective fashion.Supports the European and global H&S initiatives by reviewing and improving the South European sites in relation to the corporate guidelines.Requirements:Bachelor's or master's degree in Health and Safety or related field or equivalent experience.Hands-on with great ability to deal with people at all levels of the organization, essential.Proven change management experience concerning EHS.Experience in delivering training and development.Good up-to-date knowledge of Spanish EHS legislation.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Effective verbal and written communication in English.Experience working in an industrial environment.Working at Griffith Foods: We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose, and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect, and nourish people's well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do, and recognize that our success depends on our customers' success. Consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge, and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
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