Health & Safety Specialist
Core
Develop, lead, and manage workplace safety initiatives at a food production center, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a safety-first culture.
Role type
Health and Safety Specialist (IC)
Builds
Safety culture, risk assessment frameworks, emergency preparedness plans, and compliance programs for a food manufacturing site.
Domain
Food manufacturing / Occupational Health and Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) knowledge, risk assessment, incident investigation, training and coaching, regulatory compliance, PPE management, emergency planning, data tracking
Preferred skills
Health and Safety management experience, executive support experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite
Responsibilities
Conduct workplace risk assessments and incident investigations; Train employees on safety and food safety protocols; Lead workplace inspections and enforce PPE usage; Track safety performance metrics (near misses, injuries); Develop emergency preparedness plans; Collaborate with Joint Health & Safety Committee and site leadership; Ensure compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC