National HSW Manager, NZ

Fonterra

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Our Co-operativeFonterra's strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitiniWe are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.About us | Ko wai mātouFonterra Oceania is our newly formed entity that merges the Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia operations, aimed at enhancing our competitive position in the trans-Tasman dairy market. The integration of Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia builds on similarities to outperform the competition, create scale and synergies, and will strengthen our competitive edge. This role will join a team that helps to build an even stronger trans-Tasman dairy business with reach across Oceania and beyond.About the opportunityThe National HSW Manager, will play a critical role in leading the development and implementation of health, safety, and wellbeing strategies across Fonterra's operations in New Zealand. Reporting to the General Manager Health, Safety & Wellbeing Oceania, you will work closely with site managers and will provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and support to all HSW team members across the Fonterra Oceania business in NZ.This position is also responsible for:

Driving continuous improvement and critical risk management across all areas of responsibility
Supporting the development and implementation of the HSW strategic plans
Partnering with relevant stakeholders (HSW, Engineering, Operations, etc.) to ensure implementation of key HSW projects and initiatives, ensuring these are appropriately planned, resourced and managed to completion
Monitoring and analysing performance metrics, generating reports, and providing recommendations for improvement
Coaching and mentoring HSW team members to deliver on KPIs and business plans

Ensuring consistency and compliance to the HSW Management SystemAbout youWe are looking for senior HSW leaders that ideally have prior experience within a similar manufacturing environment. You can also demonstrate:

A proven track history of leading Health & Safety teams within a similar manufacturing business
Tertiary qualification in health and safety or a related field (preferred)
Experience with critical risk management and robust risk mitigation processes, ideally involving high-risk plant - areas such as automated food processing machinery, combustible dusts and anhydrous ammonia will be highly regarded
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and influence employees at all levels of the organisation
Strong knowledge and experience with event invesgtigation and continuous improvement
HSW performance analysis and reporting exposure
Leading and coaching teams

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.Or join our Talent Community by clicking , to be notified about new and relevant job opportunities.The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Te MātāpunaOur people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.We offer flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments.With a global presence, a world of career opportunities awaits you.We support your health and wellbeing with events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs.We encourage lifelong learning and will help you develop your skills.Enjoy discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location.No matter your life stage or choices, we have leave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and long-service leave.To learn more, visitSound good to you? Come join our whānau and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

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