Health & Safety Manager

at  Grifols Worldwide Op Ltd

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.
The role of Health & Safety Manager will support functional areas within GWWO by leading GWWO’s Operations H&S function, supporting and advising local Managers to implement corporate standards and policies.
This role will oversee the design, development and implementation of programmes, policies and processes which foster engagement and a culture focused on Health & Safety. The H&S Manager will provide leadership in driving continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance, while assuring comprehensive operational compliance.

• To lead the H&S function in GWWO Operations Ireland, including setting the strategy and KPIs for the site.
• To implement and lead ISO 45001 Safety Management System at GWWO.
• To implement and drive continuous improvement in key programmes, such emergency preparedness, permit to work and contractor management.
• Maintain the audit schedule for GWWO.
• Primary contact for local authorities, HSA, Irish Water and Corporate H&S.
• To assist the HR Function in the development of health surveillance and health promotion activities.
• Develop, implement and monitor the health & safety programmes to effect compliance with all governmental regulations and corporate standards.
• Implement incident management activities inclusive of injury management investigations and recordkeeping.
• Identify and implement corrective actions for preventing recurrence and risk control.
• Performance of H&S hazard assessments, monitoring and recommendations to control hazards.
• Develop, implement and maintain training programs for health and safety.
• Stay abreast of new H&S legislation and industry best practice.
• Build relationships with key departments to foster support for H&S programmes.
• Additional project tasks such as support of CAPEX projects.