H&S Manager - Italia

Your Role We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager, who will report directly to the Affinity Health & Safety Director. The main function of the role is to be responsible for ensuring that safe working practices are in place for all functions of the business. The resource will be based in Castelgomberto, our dry plant, and will also be responsible for the new Affinity plant in Mantova. What you will do Establish KPIs for the site and develop a monitoring/review process. Arrange a system of review and principles of CI to drive improvements. Be an active part of developing and integrating the Integrated Management System. Manage the system and develop towards attaining and maintaining ISO or equivalent standards. Organize and deliver appropriate safety training for all staff members. Identify and arrange areas where training/certification is required to meet legal, business, insurance, and moral requirements. Establish and maintain communication structures for safety consultation. Establish and maintain strong communication between main stakeholders. Boost H&S initiatives, increasing awareness and safety culture (BSO). Establish and maintain processes for managing and controlling visitors and contractors. Ensure all incidents are recorded, communicated, and appropriately investigated. Ensure reporting obligations are met. Keep up to date with changes in legal and other requirements affecting the business. Review these changes with the senior team and assess their impact. Maintain CPD to ensure correct knowledge levels. Ensure an appropriate risk management process is in place and maintained. Ensure that identified control measures are considered and, where appropriate, implemented. Set up and maintain an appropriate auditing schedule. Participate in the Safety Committee and follow up on actions. Ensure inspections are appropriately carried out and recorded. Define and follow up on CAPEX and H&S budgets according to strategy and country needs. Monitor performance and communicate clearly to the extended team. Ensure health surveillance and employee wellbeing initiatives are aligned with the strategy. What we are looking for Occupational Health & Safety Diploma / Master or equivalent. ISO 45001 certification. Strong thinking skills to analyze, decide, prioritize, and plan. Ability to influence people at all levels. Transformational leadership qualities. Trustworthy leader and team player. Excellent communication and punctuality. Efficient and outgoing personality. Significant relevant H&S operational experience, preferably within FMCG, Pet food, Pharma sectors. What we offer Ticket Restaurants Amazon product discount Free Parking Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths. Celebrations & Fun If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed! We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is key to our company's success and the strength of our team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Our company, Affinity Petcare, is more than an international pet food company. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place. Our innovative brands include Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. We currently have over 1,200 professionals working across Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, with 4 production sites supplying over 70 countries. Our new project and challenge is the future site in Mantova. So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint! To learn more about us, follow us on LinkedIn for latest updates and job opportunities, or on Instagram to see life at Affinity and hear from our team. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: altissimo, IT

Posted Date: 6/16/2025