Lesaffre is a global leader in the FMCG industry, and we're looking for a dedicated Occupational Health and Safety Officer to join our team as the standalone site lead for occupational health and safety. In this pivotal role, you'll be the single point of accountability for safety across the site, setting the safety direction and building a culture where safety is owned by every leader and employee. You'll combine hands-on delivery with strategic work, shaping and driving our site safety agenda and roadmap while ensuring we meet all legal obligations and parent company standards. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in creating a safer workplace for everyone.Key responsibilitiesEnsure the site complies with all applicable OHS and workers compensation legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standardsImplement Lesaffre Global OHS policies, standards and mandatory rules at site level, and address any gaps against local legal requirementsMaintain the site safety management system, including policies, procedures, risk registers, permits and recordsAct as the site contact for regulators, insurers and external auditorsAct as the site subject matter expert and single point of accountability for occupational health and safetyDevelop, own and deliver the site annual safety plan, objectives and improvement prioritiesAdvise, coach and challenge the site leadership team on safety risk, obligations and performanceManage the end-to-end process for injuries, near misses, hazards and property damage eventsLead investigations using structured root cause methodology and implement effective controlsOwn site safety management and incident reporting systemDrive engagement through toolbox talks, safety walks, behaviour-based safety conversations and campaigns.Build reporting confidence so hazards and concerns are raised early and without blame. Coach leaders to hold effective safety conversations.
