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Essity B 262.6 (+0.6 SEK) on 01-Jul-2025 13:10Safety Lead(Internally known as Safety Manager)Join us as Safety Manager, where you will play a crucial role in fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring the well-being of our employees at our Springvale site.About the Role:As our Safety Manager, youll play a key role in driving compliance, reducing risk, and strengthening employee engagement through the delivery of our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Strategy and Management System.This is a hands-on role that requires experience working within a manufacturing environment - youll need to be confident operating in fast-paced, practical settings where safety is critical. With a strong understanding of safety legislation and a passion for making a real impact, youll help drive a culture of safety through proactive risk management, coaching, and practical, on-the-ground initiatives.Youll be joining a collaborative, close-knit team that supports one another and knows how to have fun - casual Fridays, open communication, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work are all part of the culture. Well give you the freedom to shape the role and make it your own, supported by a team focused on creating safer workplaces every day.What You Will Do:Deliver the Annual OHS Plan in line with Essitys Health & Safety StrategyLead initiatives to reduce critical safety risksSupport risk assessments and incident investigations with practical, long-term solutionsManage internal audits to meet OHSMS, regulatory, and ISO 45001 standardsDrive the I Care Leadership Program to embed a strong safety cultureCoach and influence others to make safety a shared priorityReport on safety data and KPIs, providing insights for improvementUse data to reduce injuries, ensure compliance, and lift safety standardsMaintain and improve OHS procedures to meet legal and best practice standardsBenchmark safety practices against industry standards to drive excellenceWho You Are:You bring at least five years of experience in manufacturing, with a strong focus on OHS management. A thorough understanding of Victorian OHS legislation, WorkSafe expectations, and regulatory compliance frameworks is essential. Heres what youll bring:Practical experience managing OHS systems and safety protocols, ideally in manufacturing or logistics settingsExpertise in internal audits and maintaining ISO 45001 certificationStrong Excel skills to analyze safety data and generate actionable insightsProven ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams to prioritize safety and take ownershipSharp analytical thinking to identify trends, anticipate risks, and drive preventive measuresClear and confident communication skills to engage stakeholders in safety initiativesA Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent hands-on experience in OHS rolesHolding an OHS Auditor Certification would be a plus, helping you assess safety systems and ensure compliance. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would also be valuable for delivering effective training and building team capability.What We Can Offer You:Our purpose,Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment.At Essity, you''ll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with us #J-18808-Ljbffr