Manufacturing Safety Coordinator

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Coles Group is seeking a Health & Safety Environment Coordinator for the Erskine Park Retail Ready Operations facility to support the HSE Manager in delivering the Retail Manufacturing HSE Plans and key programs. The role focuses on implementing health, safety and environment risk management, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with Site Leadership to execute the site strategy and HSE Plan. You will assist with risk assessments, provide practical risk reduction guidance, develop and maintain HSE procedures in line with Coles policies and the SafetyCARE system, and contribute to incident investigations and reporting. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete safety improvements and metrics, highlight ISO 45001 experience and collaboration skills, and show your ability to balance priorities and deadlines.

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

The health, safety and wellbeing of our team members and customers is our priority. The Safety team are vital in upholding that. We raise awareness. We give support and guidance around best practices. And we work together to co-create a happier, safer, and more energised workplace.

About the role

Retail Ready Operations Australia (RROA), is the Coles retail ready meat facility.  Based at Erskine Park we have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvementt whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met.  Our facility is fully integrated into the Coles sourcing, production and logistics and stores' network.  

As the Health & Safety Environment Coordinator you’ll be a trusted expert supporting the HSE Manager to deliver on the Retail Manufacturing HSE Plans and key programs.

Assist continual improvement, and facilitation of the HSE Plans for Retail Manufacturing.

Implement health, safety and environment risk management programs.

Support Site Leadership Team to deliver the site strategy and HSE Plan.

You’ll also:

• Assist continuous improvement in lead and lag metrics directly related to HSE performance.
• Provide risk assessments with clear guidance on practical risk reduction and evaluate business risk reduction plans to ensure effective management of risk.
• Assist implementation of HSE Plans and compliance requirements across all levels of the business.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of HSE procedures in line with the Coles Group Policies and the SafetyCARE system.
• Assist managers to implement HSE Management System procedures, programs and processes at Retail Manufacturing sites.
• Encourage and assist the prompt reporting of hazards and incidents, and participating in incident investigations.

About you and your skills

• Awareness of health, safety and environment and other relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Awareness of self-insurance or ISO 45001 accredited safety management systems.
• Ability to prepare, investigate and present accurate and comprehensive reports.Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Tertiary degree with health, safety and/or environmental competencies or working towards obtaining.
• Good level of interpersonal and communication skills

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [email protected]

Job ID: 175076

Employment Type: Full time