Health & Safety Specialist - Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi (Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, AV, IT)
At a glance
Mid-level Employee Relations & Culture role at Ferrero. Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi.
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What you'll do
- Find and reduce workplace hazards, then check that safety rules are followed on the shopfloor and by contractors
- Update risk reviews, assist with audits, and help investigate incidents and set preventive or corrective measures
- Track safety indicators, prepare reports, maintain required records, and follow action plans through to completion
- Create and deliver safety training, coach teams, and build awareness through shopfloor visits and communication campaigns
- Update local work procedures and support emergency planning and ongoing improvement of the safety management system
What you bring
- A master's degree in engineering or health and safety prevention techniques, plus ASPP or RSPP qualification
- Established manufacturing experience and knowledge of safety rules, including risks associated with machinery
- Fluency in Italian and English
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can work directly with production teams as well as managers, maintenance and safety colleagues. You’ll balance operational safety work with coaching and engagement, and the position is based at the plant in Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi, Italy.
From the employer
About the Role:
For our Plant in Sant’Angelo Dei Lombardi (AV) we are looking for a Health & Safety Specialist. By covering this role, you will ensure the effective implementation of Health & Safety standards within the Plant, acting as a key point of reference for all topics related to occupational safety, accident prevention and human-centered work design. You will support the translation of legal and internal requirements into practical shopfloor actions, working closely with different stakeholders to guarantee compliance and continuous improvement across all H&S processes, including activities involving third parties.
Main Responsibilities:
As Health & Safety Specialist, part of your responsibilities will be to identify, assess and reduce Health & Safety risks, ensuring that all legal requirements, internal standards and procedures are correctly implemented and followed on the shopfloor, by contractors and across all relevant activities.
You will perform and update risk assessments, support audits and follow-up activities, and ensure that working conditions comply with all applicable Health & Safety regulations. You will contribute to incident investigations, root cause analyses and the definition of preventive and corrective actions, while overseeing H&S KPI monitoring, preparing regular reports, ensuring proper use of internal tools and follow-up of defined action plans.
You will manage and maintain Health & Safety documentation required by external agencies, companies and regulatory bodies, provide technical support on the interpretation and application of Health & Safety legislation, and support the implementation and effective control of corporate procedures and policies across different functions. You will also support the implementation of the emergency organization in alignment with the plant emergency plan.
Following Group and Country guidelines, you will contribute to the development, review and updating of local operational work instructions and procedures applied in working areas (e.g. Machine Safety, Lo.To.To, Management of Change, Confined Spaces), while supporting the continuous improvement of the Health and Safety Management System through the creation and revision of dedicated procedures.
In addition, you will plan, coordinate and deliver H&S training activities, fostering a strong safety culture through regular shopfloor interactions, Gemba Walks, engagement initiatives and internal communication campaigns. You will coach managers and employees to take ownership of safety responsibilities, promote wellbeing initiatives, and increase awareness through continuous presence and dedicated campaigns.
You will also contribute to the implementation of H&S LEAN manufacturing practices, including KPIs, SOPs, OPLs, RCA, Safety Maps, PPE Matrix, KK and SMED, supporting the continuous enhancement of safety performance and operational excellence across the organization.
About You:
You will bring you Master’s Degree in Engineering or Prevention Techniques in Health and Safety, and your solid knowledge of applicable legislation and safety regulations. You are qualified as ASPP or RSPP, and a certification as trainer or auditor will be considered a plus.
You have developed competencies in machinery-related risks and have gained previous consolidated experience in manufacturing environment.
You demonstrate proactivity, curiosity, strong communication skills and versatility, allowing you to interact effectively across different stakeholders including production teams, H&S teams, maintenance and People & Organization. You are comfortable working both at an operational level and in people management contexts, contributing to a culture of safety ownership and continuous improvement.
As a good communicator, you are fluent in Italian and English.
Does it sound like the right opportunity for you? Don’t miss this chance, apply now!
What We Offer:
The role is classified at Level 2° under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is €36.910. The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.
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About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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