Drive safer outcomes across a national distribution network. Hands-on H&S role coaching leaders, managing risks, and supporting frontline teams.
About the Organisation...
Our client is a large manufacturing organisation operating a nationwide network of distribution sites and facilities. As the business continues to evolve and strengthen its approach to Health and Safety, they are investing in programmes, systems and initiatives that will support a safer and more resilient operation for the future.
As part of this journey, they are looking for a practical, hands-on Health and Safety professional to support their distribution network across New Zealand.
About the Role...
This role plays a pivotal role in the in the implementation and controls of Health and Safety within the distribution network. It provides dedicated hands-on H&S support across the network; working with the leaders and teams to consistently apply and sustain safe work practices.
The role focuses on building capability, providing coaching and assurance and supporting high-risk work activities across the sites, building a proactive safety culture that reduces risk.
Key responsibilities include:
You are a practical Health and Safety professional who enjoys being close to operations and working directly with people.
You know how to build credibility on site and can comfortably engage with everyone from frontline operators through to managers and leaders. You're confident having robust conversations when required, but your strength lies in coaching, influencing and helping others improve their approach to Health and Safety.
You'll likely bring:
This is an opportunity to join a large, complex organisation where you can make a genuine impact on safety performance across a national operation. You'll work alongside experienced Health and Safety professionals while developing strong relationships with operational teams and leaders throughout the business.
The role includes regular travel and will suit someone who enjoys variety, visibility within the operation, and being actively involved in making workplaces safer every day.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, call Paula on 027 478 3566
About the Organisation...
Our client is a large manufacturing organisation operating a nationwide network of distribution sites and facilities. As the business continues to evolve and strengthen its approach to Health and Safety, they are investing in programmes, systems and initiatives that will support a safer and more resilient operation for the future.
As part of this journey, they are looking for a practical, hands-on Health and Safety professional to support their distribution network across New Zealand.
About the Role...
This role plays a pivotal role in the in the implementation and controls of Health and Safety within the distribution network. It provides dedicated hands-on H&S support across the network; working with the leaders and teams to consistently apply and sustain safe work practices.
The role focuses on building capability, providing coaching and assurance and supporting high-risk work activities across the sites, building a proactive safety culture that reduces risk.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day Health and Safety support across the distribution network.
- Supporting leaders to identify, assess and manage critical risks.
- Conducting site visits, audits, inspections and verification activities.
- Providing practical guidance around high-risk work activities and permit-to-work processes.
- Supporting contractor management and critical risk controls.
- Assisting with incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Coaching supervisors, managers and frontline employees on safe work practices.
- Supporting the implementation of Health and Safety initiatives, programmes and systems across the network.
- Monitoring compliance, identifying improvement opportunities and helping drive consistent standards across sites.
You are a practical Health and Safety professional who enjoys being close to operations and working directly with people.
You know how to build credibility on site and can comfortably engage with everyone from frontline operators through to managers and leaders. You're confident having robust conversations when required, but your strength lies in coaching, influencing and helping others improve their approach to Health and Safety.
You'll likely bring:
- At least 5 years' Health and Safety experience within manufacturing, logistics, transport, warehousing, construction or another high-risk environment.
- Strong knowledge of critical risk management and high-risk work activities.
- Experience with permit-to-work systems, contractor management and incident investigations.
- A proven ability to coach and influence leaders, supervisors and operational teams.
- Practical experience implementing and maintaining Health and Safety systems and processes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to spend time in the field supporting sites.
This is an opportunity to join a large, complex organisation where you can make a genuine impact on safety performance across a national operation. You'll work alongside experienced Health and Safety professionals while developing strong relationships with operational teams and leaders throughout the business.
The role includes regular travel and will suit someone who enjoys variety, visibility within the operation, and being actively involved in making workplaces safer every day.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, call Paula on 027 478 3566