Work Health & Safety Advisor Len Thomas , VIC

Everything we do at Krispy Kreme is about connecting people to moments of shared joy. It is in our DNA and is what makes Krispy Kreme a sweet place to work. We cultivate a culture where our peeps can be proud to be who they are, and their uniqueness is celebrated by their peers. At Krispy Kreme, everyone can shine and flourish in their very own wonderfully original way.

The Role

Krispy Kreme values our customers above everything else. We need people who can Connect People with Moments of Happiness by ensuring our customers get great products and service every time.

The Work Health & Safety Advisor will play a key part in assisting the Sustainability & Safety Manager in maintaining the highest possible WHS Program. Overall responsibility of this role will be managing the daily operations of the WHS Program and provide guidance to the manufacturing and retail field-based teams across Australia and New Zealand.

The role will also be critical in promoting a positive WHS culture that encourages staff to maintain a high level of awareness and compliance to achieve Krispy Kreme’s WHS objectives.

The WHS Advisor will provide insights and recommendations to the Sustainability & Safety Manager based on research and analysing current trends and performance.

We love having a friendly, fun, and professional working environment. Working for Krispy Kreme means being part of something special. It means being a key part of our success.

In this sweet role you will know you are successful in your role when:

• You are seen as a Work Health Safety expert for managing the Krispy Kreme WHS systems and delivering exceptional quality standards.
• Training and coaching operators and team leaders to drive ownership and accountability to ensure that all WHS hazards and associated controls are implemented, practiced, and reviewed with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Supporting Site Leaders and Management teams with consultation, incident response, investigation, root cause analysis, emergency preparedness, and risk management protocols with an emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.
• An effective QMS is embedded into the system ensuring document and data control protocols are sound and meet statutory retention requirements.
• The WHS Team meets or exceeds annual WHS Department goals.
• There is an effective collaborative approach displayed at all touchpoints and internal interactions to the cross-functional role of WHS Advisor
• You provide regular support and guidance to Field teams, regularly taking part in area and site meetings to promote and action Health & Safety concerns.
• Frequent feedback and reports are provided to the Sustainability & Safety Manager and other Senior Management teams on standards identifying areas of improvement utilising trend data.
• You stay grounded and are true to yourself. Afterall, everyone at Krispy Kreme is an Original!
  

What You Can Bring To The Team

We firmly believe in hiring for cultural contribution and training for skills, however, there are some things we need from you:

• Possess a passion for WHS and the ability to be creative in its application
• Knowledge of relevant ANZ WHS regulatory framework.
• Application and knowledge of ISO standards within a FMCG business.
• Knowledge of audit principles and techniques.
• Ability to identify root causes or trends in reporting, with a continually improving mindset.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use initiative to problem solve.
• Ability to positively influence and lead by example.
• Effective business communication and report writing skills.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to be hands-on with a can-do attitude.
• Be flexible and be willing to be a team player.
• Commitment to work with a culturally diverse workforce.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally travel within ANZ.
• Confidence, passion, and enthusiasm for the customer experience and the Krispy Kreme Brand
• Competent Windows and Microsoft Office Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Planning and organisational skills
  

Education

• Tertiary or equivalent formal qualification in Work Health Safety (minimum cert IV).
• Intermediate level Microsoft word/power/excel qualification.
• Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO 45001).
  

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working within an integrated WHSE system within a FMCG business.
• Well-rehearsed in undertaking integrated risk assessments, conducting internal inspections, and facilitating WHS consultative sessions.
• Operating within a certified ISO QMS.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of Health, Safety legislation / statutory requirements.
• Experience in developing operational programs for multi-site business.
• Industry knowledge of the Food and Beverage category.
  

Every day at Krispy Kreme is filled with little moments that have big possibilities!