SHE Manager (Safety, Health and Environment) Milton Keynes

At The Compleat Food Group we’re on a mission to create tasting food that’s better for people and the planet – We call it ‘Food to Feel Good’.  We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve.  Our 3,500 (and growing) fantastic diverse mix of people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers, leading retailers and our exciting, market leading brands, which include our Award winning plant based range "Squeaky Bean", Unearthed, Pork Farms and Wall's Sausage Rolls – the nations favourite!

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Safety, Health & Environment Manager (SHE) to join our Site Leadership team at our specialist Plant-Based site in Milton Keynes, with weekly expensed travel to our Redhill site in Surrey.  As part of the Senior Leadership Team, this is a busy, hands-on role, requiring a strong presence in our factory, warehouse and all other areas of the site, to ensure compliance with UK legislation and the prevention of injury and ill health. 

Key Duties

• Promote a culture of health, safety & environmental awareness at Site
• Ensure a structured framework exists for departments in the pursuance of health & safety
• Ensure the effective communication of SHE information to the workforce at Site
• Maintenance of SHE KPI’s & statistics
• Collate SHE data and present to the SLT (Senior Leadership Team) members
• Assist in sourcing & provision of SHE training
• Liaise with the companies Insurers & their agents in matters pertaining to health & safety 
• Represent the site on matters of SHE at group & 3rd party events
• Accident & incident investigation, management & review
• Support Site and HR with staff welfare
• Monitor compliance against Legislation and TCFG SHE standards
• Own the EA Permit and ensure requirements are met
• Review & update site Environmental Aspect assessments
• Assist with packaging compliance returns and CCA returns

 Experience

• 5 years minimum SHE experience with a strong FMCG Manufacturing background.
• Relevant SHE professional qualifications: NEBOSH National General Certificate as a minimum
• Proven record of success in SHE with strong understanding and exposure to Operations, Engineering, Distribution and Supply Chain.
• Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of SHE Management Systems, Environmental, Fire and Hygiene processes, Incident Reporting and Investigation procedures, Auditing and Safety Systems and processes.
• Food safety City & Guilds Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene (or willingness to complete)
• Prior experience in formulating, implementing and revising SHE policies and procedures.
• Experience of a Environment Agency Permitted site 

Key Skills

• Technical expert on safety & environmental
• Able to work with a ‘hands on’ approach
• Articulate with a high level of communication skills (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• To be able to apply reason and persuasion, when needed, in order to promote action and implement change
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and have the confidence and ability to present to groups from all disciplines and levels
• Have a sound understanding of the principles of risk assessment techniques and how they are to be applied in this environment
• Excellent analytical, investigative, organisational, report writing and problem-solving skills

Qualities

• Excellent leadership skills, to drive SHE projects and mentor site team on SHE initiatives 
• Self-motivated and organised
• Ability to adjust communication to the audience
• Possess the necessary interpersonal skills that will enable engagement with all levels of the business
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Must have a flexible, “hands on can do” attitude

Benefits

• Car Allowance as will be travelling to Redhill Site in Surrey weekly
• Pension and Holiday Pay (As you would expect!)
• Free parking onsite
• Professional development with formal and informal training
• Charity Initiatives onsite
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Well being support groups
• Access to Grocery Aid
• Colleague Social events
• Staff Canteen Facilities
• Sample Products

Our Milton Keynes site has a real close-knit, friendly and approachable team, where you will be fully supported to progress within our company. Our Group SHE team are also on hand- to further support, guide and develop your career with us.

We fully celebrate diversity at The Compleat Food Group and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.