HSE Manager

HSE Manager | Banbury, UK

Lead Safety. Drive Sustainability. Shape the Future of Chocolate Manufacturing.

Are you an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Join Barry Callebaut's Banbury Plant, where world-class chocolate ingredients are produced for some of the world's most recognised consumer brands, as well as artisan chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakeries and foodservice customers.

Our Banbury site is a highly automated manufacturing facility, combining advanced process technology with operational excellence to deliver premium products safely, sustainably and efficiently. As we continue our transformation through the Barry Callebaut Operations System (BCOS), we're looking for an inspiring HSE Manager to help accelerate our journey and strengthen our culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a traditional HSE role. You'll be a key member of the site leadership team, influencing how we work, lead and improve every day.

You'll join a business that is:

• Focused on creating a workplace where safety, wellbeing and environmental stewardship are part of everything we do.
• Investing in operational excellence through BCOS and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Committed to sustainability, supported by a dedicated Energy Manager and the recent installation of 3,000 solar panels plus heat pumps at our Banbury site.
• Driven by ambitious goals and a passion for delivering success for our customers around the world.

Your Impact

As HSE Manager, you will be the site's subject matter expert, providing leadership, coaching and specialist guidance to managers and teams across the factory. You will help create an environment where everyone takes ownership of safety and where environmental performance continues to improve.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading a Safety-First Culture

• Champion a culture of shared accountability for Health, Safety and Environment across the site.
• Influence behaviours, engage stakeholders and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Setting Strategic Direction

• Identify current and future HSE priorities, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement site-wide HSE strategies that improve performance and support business objectives.

Driving Compliance and Best Practice

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and management systems.
• Lead audits, risk assessments and improvement programmes to maintain the highest standards.

Developing People and Capability

• Coach, train and support managers and team leaders, building confidence and ownership in HSE management.
• Promote a proactive approach to hazard identification, risk reduction and environmental responsibility.

Supporting Sustainability

• Play a leading role in advancing our sustainability agenda and environmental improvement programmes.
• Contribute to our vision of becoming a leader in sustainable manufacturing.

Ingredients for Success

We're looking for a passionate and credible HSE professional who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership and influencing skills.

About you:

HSE Leadership & Change Management

• Proven experience leading Health, Safety and Environmental programmes within a manufacturing, operational or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive behavioural change and build a high-performing safety culture.

Technical Expertise & Compliance

• Strong working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and management systems.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Proven track record of leading audits, managing risk and working with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications & Problem Solving

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification).
• Ability to analyse complex issues, identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

Industry Experience

• Previous HSE experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a similarly regulated production environment.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in a technical or related discipline.
• Environmental management qualifications.
• Experience with TPM, Lean, IWS, BCOS or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to sustainability and energy reduction programmes.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Barry Callebaut, respect is at the heart of everything we do. We know diverse teams drive stronger performance, greater innovation and better outcomes for everyone. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

You don't need to tick every box to apply. If you're excited by the opportunity and believe you have the skills, experience or potential to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help build a safer, more sustainable future while shaping the next chapter of operational excellence at Barry Callebaut Banbury