Summary
Lead and strengthen safety culture within a fast-paced FMCG production site.
Additional Benefits
Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Discounted or Free Food, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance
The Role
Our new Health, Safety & Environmental Manager will play a key role in shaping and embedding a proactive safety culture at our Cookstown site. As a trusted partner to the Site Director and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll ensure Health, Safety & Environmental standards are not just maintained, but continuously improved across every level of the business.
Working within a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment, you’ll provide data-led insight, regulatory expertise and practical guidance to support operational excellence. This is a fully on-site role in Cookstown, offering the opportunity to influence site-wide performance, drive compliance and champion best practice.
Your Key Responsibilities
The new manager will be responsible for coordinating and developing the site-wide HS&E strategy, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing the site Health, Safety & Environmental programme in line with regulatory and company standards
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Maintaining and enhancing the site’s Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems
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Developing and delivering the annual Health & Safety Plan in partnership with HR and Operations
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Providing clear, practical guidance to the Senior Management Team on all HS&E matters
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Leading accident investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions and statutory reporting
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Monitoring and reporting monthly H&S KPIs, identifying trends and improvement opportunities
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Ensuring risk assessments, safe systems of work and emergency plans remain current and embedded
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Managing relationships with external bodies including NIEA, NI Water, HSE NI and emergency services
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Chairing Health & Safety Committee meetings and driving engagement across the site
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Overseeing health and safety training for employees and contractors
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced Health & Safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is confident influencing at all levels.
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NEBOSH Diploma (or Level 6 equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety
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Experience in a Health & Safety leadership role, ideally within food manufacturing or FMCG
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Strong working knowledge of UK and Northern Ireland H&S legislation
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Experience leading safety on significant site programmes or projects
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Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships
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Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive improvements
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Organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities effectively
Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina Foods, we’re investing in our people, our sites and our future. Cookstown plays a vital role within our wider business, and this role offers real opportunity to shape standards, influence leadership decisions and drive meaningful change.
You’ll join a collaborative leadership team where safety is a priority, not a tick-box. This is a visible, impactful role with genuine scope to develop your career within a growing European food group.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Location
Cookstown, County Tyrone
