JOB TITLE:                         Health & Safety Manager DEPARTMENT:                Human Resources Department REPORTING TO:              HR Manager / Head of HR People Management:    People Manager   About Sanmina Fermoy   Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices.   Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.   We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.   OBJECTIVES OF POSITION: Implementing and supporting the Health and Safety Management system in the plant. Ensuring all operations are in compliance with Irish and EU legislative requirements.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Co-ordinate H&S activities in the facility to ensure continued compliance to the health and safety management system. Work closely with the Management Team to set H&S objectives and targets. To continually review Health & Safety Policies and Safety Statement with a view to supporting & recommending to the Company revisions/amendments as appropriate. Manage the risk assessment review process and support team leaders to develop improvement programs to reduce risks. Conducting accident investigations and recommending appropriate actions. Monitor adherence to the stated policy through the conduct of Safety Audits and inspections as appropriate with a view to improving the overall standard and quality of the safety system. Develop accident reduction and prevention programmes, which ensure compliance with the continuous improvement element of the H&S policy. Design, plan, conduct and/or co-ordinate appropriate Health and Safety training programs in line with existing training function. Guide the implementation of safety policy through awareness and implementation of good management safety practices. Monitor H&S performance and feedback information to Management and Safety Committee through regular meetings. Contribute to the H&S portion of the Aspect & Impact Register. Ensure compliance with in-house procedures, corporate procedures and legislation for Health and Safety. Contribute to the site Emergency Response procedure and organize emergency evacuation drills. Work with the HR Team to develop innovative methods to reduce the cost of Legal claims and insurance and also prepare appropriate documentation as is necessary in defense of any legal claim. Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Team to ensure that new design and line changes are compliant with H&S requirements. Prepare and present end of quarter results to Management Team. Take the role of Safety Committee chairperson and guide the actions of the group. Work with the training department to ensure co-ordination & compliance of safety training conducted within the plant. Co-ordinate corporate requirements with regard to Health and Safety and reporting structures and policies. Liaise with all operational management with regard to the production of SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) to cover all safety requirements. Support and advise all departments including Production, Facilities, and Engineering on the Management of Change within Sanmina. Manage the use of chemicals on site. Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.   PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS: Qualifications and Experience Minimum NQF Level 7 Diploma/Degree in Health and Safety or related qualification. 5+ years experience in a Health and Safety role. Capable of developing the health and safety role within the existing management structure & driving change processes. Desirable: Experience with ISO or OSHAS standards and H&S legislation. Environmental or Sustainability management experience.   Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal communicator, across internal and external stakeholder groups.     Previous management experience.