A well-established, large-scale manufacturing business based in Essex is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager (SHE Manager) to lead its SHE function across a high-volume processing operation. This is a senior, hands-on role with real influence across the business - working alongside operations, engineering, HR and senior leadership to drive a strong safety culture, protect the health and wellbeing of the workforce, and deliver meaningful environmental improvement.With a 24/7 operational footprint, this role requires someone who is comfortable working flexibly to engage across all shifts and functions. The position is predominantly site-based, with one day per week working from home.The Role - Health and Safety Manager (SHE Manager)As the Health and Safety Manager, you will take full ownership of the company''s safety, health and environmental agenda. Day to day, this will involve a broad and varied mix of strategic oversight, compliance management, hands-on investigation and cross-functional collaboration. Key responsibilities will include:Maintaining and developing robust management systems across safety, health and environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks - including PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Fire Safety and Manual Handling.Owning the risk assessment programme across the site; investigating accidents, near misses and hazardous incidents, driving corrective actions and managing ..... full job details .....