Risk – Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Risk, Health & Safety Manager (M/F/X) to ensure that all activities of Kronospan companies are conducted in full compliance with applicable legislative requirements, codes of practice, and industry guidance.

This role encompasses two primary areas of responsibility: Health & Safety Management and Fire Protection. Your key responsibilities will include:

Health & Safety Management

• Establish and maintain ISO 45001 standards, developing and implementing robust safety management systems across all operations;
• Serve as the primary technical authority for managers, providing expert guidance and support on all health and safety matters, including:
  • Plant design and safe operational procedures,
  • Identification and remediation of unsafe conditions and practices,
  • Development and implementation of safe systems of work,
  • Specification of appropriate personal protective equipment,
  • Leadership of accident prevention programmes,
• Identify and engage competent external organisations to address specialist risk requirements;
• Ensure all Kronospan companies maintain full compliance with legislative requirements, codes of practice, and applicable guidance;
• Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of company health and safety policies, identifying and escalating improvement opportunities to senior management;
• Maintain ISO 45001 certification status;
• Conduct thorough investigations of all workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Fire Protection

• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable local fire legislation and ensure site compliance;
• Ensure all firefighting equipment is fully operational and properly maintained;
• Organise and complete external audits (VdS) as required by the Fire Insurer;
• Drive completion of all actions identified in Fire Insurance audits;
• Obtain and implement current VdS standards for testing and maintenance of fire equipment, benchmarking site performance accordingly;
• Conduct annual reviews of the site Risk Assessment document and submit to Group Risk Consultants;
• Conduct fire investigations on site, prepare comprehensive reports, and submit to Group Risk Consultants;
• Maintain and manage the site Fire Alarm System in full compliance with current legislation;
• Deliver monthly reports to Group Risk Management and senior management;
• Oversee inspections of all fire protection facilities (weekly, monthly, and as required) with rigorous attention to detail;
• Liaise with third-party contractors during planned shutdown and critical maintenance programmes;
• Plan and organise external and internal audits;
• Promote a strong fire prevention culture across the site.

Qualifications

Are you our next match? Here is what we are looking for:

• A senior position for a senior profile (minimum 5 years of experience as H&S Manager),
• Be willing to work on your own and with your team,
• Excellent communicator,
• Excellent organization, 
• Previous experience in an industrial company required, 
• Strong experience with Fire Alarm Systems, Spark Detection Suppression, Sprinkler Systems, Gas Suppression Systems,
• Fluent in English and in German (mandatory),
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of performance. 

Check off these boxes? Let's talk, send us your application! 

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