Health and Safety Manager - Europe (m/f/d)

almost 3 years ago
Full time role
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Founded in 2013 by Osnat Michaeli and the brothers Erez and Guy Galonska, Infarm combines highly efficient vertical farms with ...

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Health & Safety Manager, Europe (m/f/d)

Infarm:

Passionate to eat better, Infarm was founded in Berlin in 2013 by Osnat Michaeli and the brothers Erez and Guy Galonska. With the aim to share the goodness of own-grown produce with everyone, they developed a smart modular farming system, that allows distribution of farms throughout the urban environment, growing fresh produce in any available space and fulfilling any market demand.

Today, with cutting edge R&D, patented technologies, and a leading multi-disciplinary team, Infarm is growing a global farming network helping cities become self-sufficient in their food production while significantly improving the safety, quality, and environmental footprint of our food.

Be part of the Infarm (r)evolution and help people to take back ownership of their food.

The role:

Based in either London or Berlin, overall responsibility for ensuring our Health and safety across all of our European production sites, putting integrity at the forefront of what we do.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Roll out company health and safety (H&S) risk assessments and procedures across our European operations, implementing self-assessment exercises and audits.
  • Create and support an environment that embraces Health & Safety values and drives performance across the European sites, providing clear and open communication to all on this topic.
  • Support the European sites on driving improvements in the area of Health & Safety.
  • Collaborate with central operations and our academy team in the creation of European specific training materials, and support in the delivery of training to educate and inform our local operational teams.
  • Provide leadership and direction on H&S related activities for a network of city based site safety representatives.
  • Be the source of knowledge on safety related regulatory requirements for the European countries, ensuring our procedures achieve compliance with these and beyond.
  • Collaborate with our local expansion teams to ensure all site construction activities are carried out in compliance with infarm company standards, with any internal and external risk assessments completed on schedule.
  • 25% travel required within Europe.

Experience/Skills/Requirements:

  • 3+ years experience working in the field of Health & Safety within a business environment, food manufacturing experience would be an advantage.
  • A current certification in Health & Safety practices from a nationally accredited body.
  • A degree or higher education qualification involving occupational safety would be an advantage.
  • Full understanding of industry safety legislation and demonstrable knowledge of applying this to a working environment.
  • An ability to create accountability, work cross functionally and to lead by example.
  • Experience of working across multiple sites is required.
  • Strong decision making, risk management and influencing skills.
  • Advanced Excel and presentation skills.
  • Practical experience in safety audits and experience with safety management systems.
  • Knowledge of occupational safety and environmental standards an advantage i.e. OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record and ability to drive on behalf of the company in own, rented or company car.

What we offer:

  • The opportunity to join Infarm as we expand across the globe and help change the future of farming
  • The ability to drive impact and be a true partner to the business, working closely with top-level managers
  • A friendly work environment with a diverse group of motivated, talented, and visionary colleagues
  • 30 days of vacation plus an extra day off on your birthday
  • Monthly BVG ticket (when located in Berlin)
  • Fresh herbs to take home
  • Lunch provided 3 days a week in the Berlin HQ
  • Coffee, tea, fresh and healthy snacks and Friday drinks when in the Berlin HQ!

Infarm is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to grow an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive, regardless of your background and circumstances. We nurture diversity because we appreciate the uniqueness and differences between people. Each employee’s distinctive experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints helps us build a resilient environment, where we can all learn, grow, and create great things together. All applicants are given equal opportunity regardless of age, gender identity or expression, language, disability, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, belief, culture, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation.

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