Overview
Health and Safety Manager
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (7:00-4:00 or 8:00-5:00)
Work Pattern: Fully onsite
Responsibilities
* Champion a proactive Health & Safety culture across the site.
* Lead risk assessments, audits and ongoing compliance with legislation and internal standards.
* Review incidents, ensure corrective actions are completed, and implement long‑term preventative improvements.
* Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
* Plan and facilitate Lean events, process mapping and standardised work.
* Train and coach teams on Lean tools and safe working practices.
* Create and manage systems for recording improvement ideas and supporting business cases.
* Carry out regular shop‑floor reviews to ensure standards, processes and housekeeping are maintained.
About You
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
* Proven experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lean Manufacturing experience is essential; Six Sigma qualification is highly desirable.
* Demonstrable success in implementing change in an operational environment.
* Strong communicator able to engage positively with shop‑floor teams and senior leaders.
* Organised, analytical, and committed to operational excellence.
* Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential if core requirements are met.
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