AddressHSE Operations Manager
About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol.
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
We take great pride in our skills, techniques and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
About the role:
Reporting to the General Manager of HSE, DON’s National HSE Operations Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring Don’s HSE Strategy and action plans.
You will collaborate with key stakeholders across DON (manufacturing, farms, commercial and offices) to support and drive operations HSE risk reduction and safety culture development.
This role manages a team of 6 HSE Business Partners to reduce risk, ensure compliance and drive engagement in HSE activity.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements, GWF, Don, self-insurance and external certification requirements
- Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of Don’s HSE improvement program including cultural change
- Develop operational HSE plans and assist the business in achieving targets and objectives
- Champion Don’s HSE risk management program including risk assessments, specific improvement programs, incident investigations, auditing
- In conjunction with operations, drive planning and coordination of emergency readiness and business continuity activities including response exercises
- Support Don’s operational and leadership teams on HSE matters, providing coaching and risk management advice to drive risk reduction across all business activities
- Support and enable HSE Business Partners in successful delivery of HSE outcomes
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’.
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):
- Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Discounted products
- Training and development programs
- Global career opportunities
- Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end of year celebration
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Study Assistance
- Detailed knowledge of HSE legislation, industry standards and management system standards (National Audit Tool, ISO45001 & ISO14001)
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in the interpretation and analysis of legislation and audit criteria
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and / or other relevant discipline. Tertiary HSE qualifications highly desirable. Internal audit qualifications welcomed.
- 6 years+ experience of HSE risk management (risk assessment, management systems, incident investigation (ICAM)) in a complex manufacturing environment
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others business stakeholders, legislators, auditors, accreditation bodies and industry experts
- Ability to manage change, prioritise work and manage time
- Experience of managing and developing a medium sized HSE team (preferably across multiple locations)
To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button.
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to ***************@gwf.com.au
Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test and a security / background check which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
