Multi-Site Health and Safety Officer - Dublin, Ireland - WestRock

Description

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.

The opportunity: In your role as Multi-site Health & Safety Officer, you will be directly responsible for the coordination and execution of all Health & Safety responsibilities . Your main duties include:

Ensure that all safety legislation is adhered to and best practice principles and policies are adopted throughout the sites by implementing and maintaining a robust Safety system in line with the WestRock Safety Excellence System.

Assist the sites in planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the protective and preventative measures require to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries.

Take the lead with any H&S issue at site and ensure that all staff are complying with the company procedures.

How you will impact WestRock:

Make changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.

Lead the site H&S Committee meetings, listening and working collaboratively with employees at site.

Work with the Regional H&S Leader to deliver health and safety strategies and develop internal, site based policies.

Assist and provide guidance on carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced.

Assist and provide guidance on carrying out COSHH assessments.

Provide site with support and guidance with operational learning events.

Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.

Assist with regular site and equipment inspections to check policies, procedures and working practices are being implemented correctly.

Provide internal and external audit support.

Assist the Group's/Division's efforts to improve H&S performance/standards by coordinating the reporting of injuries/incidents, ensuring there is a proper level of operational learning

Manage the Safety Excellence System.

Keep up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of H&S legislation/developments and brief teams of any changes via workflow.

Advise teams on specialist areas such as fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, appropriate guarding of machinery and occupational diseases.

Ensure sites meets the Fire Safety Legal requirements

Support HR by providing expertise and knowledge on all Health and Safety activities.

Conducting internal audits and effectively plan to address any gaps noted.

Carry out other general administration activities as an when required.

What you need to succeed :

Knowledge of H&S legislation with the ability to understand and interpret legislation as appropriate to the site.

Growth and Results Oriented: Demonstrates an interest, willingness and drive to learn new things.

Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective.

Communication: Excellent communication (verbal & written), presentation and public speaking skills spoken and written communication skills

Proven experience as a trainer

Required: Minimum of 2 years experience of working within H&S specialism

Desired: Minimum of 2 years experience of working in a production environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office Programmes

NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma or part qualified

Desired: ISO45001 and ISO14001 Internal Auditor

Willingness to work flexible schedules/shifts

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.