Health & Safety Manager Manufacturing Excellence Location: Tonbridge, TN12 6DQ Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift About the Role Are you ready to lead the charge in creating a safer, smarter, and more innovative workplace? Were looking for a Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of all health, safety, and well-being initiatives across our busy manufacturing operations. In this pivotal role, youll shape policies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure full compliance with UK regulations all while fostering a culture where safety comes first. Key Responsibilities Policy Leadership: Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies in line with UK legislation and best practice. Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, audits, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure compliance and maintain high safety standards. Emergency Preparedness: Design and implement emergency response plans, coordinate drills, and manage safety equipment maintenance. Safety Culture: Lead campaigns, training sessions, and engagement initiatives to embed a proactive safety culture throughout the workforce. Incident Analysis: Investigate incidents and near-misses, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures. Budget Oversight: Manage the health and safety budget, ensuring training and improvement programmes are properly resourced. About You Youre a hands-on professional who combines technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills. Youre passionate about building a positive, compliant, and forward-thinking safety culture. What Youll Bring: A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. NEBOSH or IOSH certification (highly desirable). Minimum 5 years experience in a similar health and safety management role, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies a plus. Proven ability to lead change and collaborate effectively across teams and external partners. Whats on Offer Benefits: Private medical insurance Company pension Bereavement leave Casual dress Free on-site parking Why Join Us Join a business with a proud heritage and a progressive mindset. Youll be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and personal growth where your expertise will make a real and lasting impact on both people and performance.