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On-site in Toledo·Added yesterday (last checked 4 Nov)
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- On-site, Toledo
- Experience
- Senior level
- Education
- Master's degree



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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
🛡️ University Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention with the three specialties established in Royal Decree 39/1997: Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics and Applied Psychosociology
⚙️ Experience in managing Health and Safety systems
🔍 Solid knowledge of Spanish OHS legislation, industrial safety, and hygiene
🚨 Experience in accident investigation and crisis situation management
🤝 Experience in contractor management and Coordination of Business Activities
📋 Experience in audits, compliance, and regulatory compliance
👥 Ability to lead teams and drive organizational change processes
🗣️ Excellent influence, communication, and cross-functional work skills
Nice to have
⭐ Experience working with management systems based on ISO 45001
⭐ Track record of driving safety culture transformation processes
⭐ Experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence projects
⭐ Experience preparing industrial plants for corporate and external audits
⭐ Ability to translate complex technical knowledge to different audiences
⭐ Experience leading and developing Health & Safety teams
The role
As Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will technically lead the Occupational Risk Prevention, Industrial Safety, and Industrial Hygiene System at our Toledo factory.
Your mission will be to guarantee compliance with current legislation, corporate policies, and our internal standards, protecting the health and safety of people, facilities, and company assets.
You will play a key role in integrating prevention at all levels of the factory, ensuring that safety is present in both operational and strategic decisions. Additionally, you will lead a team of two people and work cross-functionally with different areas to drive a preventive culture based on participation, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Coordinate the implementation, development, and maintenance of the Health and Safety Management System.
- Guarantee compliance with current legislation regarding Occupational Risk Prevention.
- Integrate preventive principles into the factory's activities and processes.
- Prepare, review, and keep preventive documentation up to date.
- Ensure compliance with corporate Safety, Health, and Environment procedures.
- Coordinate and supervise risk assessments for workstations, processes, and facilities.
- Identify hazards and define corrective and preventive measures.
- Keep the EHS risk register up to date.
- Perform preventive safety inspections and observations.
- Supervise the implementation and effectiveness of control measures.
- Lead the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
- Analyze root causes and coordinate the necessary corrective actions.
- Follow up on the effectiveness of the implemented measures.
- Prepare reports and indicators on preventive performance.
- Turn every incident into an opportunity for learning and improvement.
- Manage coordination with contractor companies and subcontractors.
- Verify compliance with applicable legal and safety requirements.
- Supervise work involving special risks.
- Guarantee compliance with work procedures and permits.
- Collaborate with the different parties involved to ensure safe execution of activities.
- Develop training and information programs in Occupational Risk Prevention.
- Design and drive safety awareness campaigns.
- Promote visible and consistent leadership regarding prevention.
- Foster active participation of people and shared responsibility.
- Help ensure that safety is part of the factory's daily decision-making.
- Keep the Emergency Plan and the Self-Protection Plan up to date.
- Coordinate drills and response exercises.
- Manage emergency and first aid teams.
- Ensure the factory's preparedness for crisis situations.
- Lead the preventive response to risk scenarios.
- Prepare the plant for internal, corporate, and external audits.
- Coordinate inspections from labor authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure their correct implementation.
- Manage action plans derived from audits.
- Ensure compliance with established safety standards and controls.
- Define and monitor key safety KPIs.
- Analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare periodic reports for Management.
- Take part in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.
- Work cross-functionally with different areas to sustainably improve safety performance.
🌍 About Suntory
At Suntory, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to inspire the brilliance of life by creating enriching experiences for people, in harmony with nature.
As a global consumer goods company, we possess some of the most recognized and appreciated brands by consumers. But behind every product, there is something even more important: the people who make our business possible.
The safety and well-being of our teams are a priority. That is why we seek to continue strengthening a preventive culture in which all people participate, take responsibility, and keep safety present in every decision.
If you are passionate about transforming safety into a way of working, driving cultural change, and generating a real impact in industrial environments, we would love to meet you.
👋 About you
You are a senior Health & Safety professional with a solid track record in industrial environments and a vision of prevention that goes beyond regulatory compliance.
You know how to combine technical knowledge, leadership, and influence to integrate safety at all levels of an organization. You perform well on the plant floor, understand the reality of operations, and are capable of mobilizing different teams to build a solid and sustainable preventive culture.
You are a person
✅ With a solid technical vision of prevention, safety, and industrial hygiene
✅ Capable of leading cultural change and influencing different levels of the organization
✅ Close to the operation and comfortable working directly on the ground
✅ Rigorous regarding legislation, standards, procedures, and compliance
✅ Analytical and oriented toward identifying root causes and sustainable solutions
✅ Prepared to manage emergencies, risks, and complex situations
✅ Convinced that safety is a shared responsibility
✅ Oriented toward continuous improvement and operational excellence
About Schweppes Suntory
Schweppes Suntory is a global beverage company born from the joint venture between Suntory Holdings of Japan and the historic Schweppes brand, which traces its origins to 18th-century Geneva. The company produces and distributes a wide portfolio of non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, and functional waters, operating across multiple continents with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With a workforce of several thousand employees, it is one of the world's leading players in the beverage sector, combining Suntory's Japanese craftsmanship with Schweppes' long-standing brand heritage.
In Spain, the company operates through Schweppes Suntory Spain, with significant operations including a production and R&D hub in Toledo and commercial offices in Madrid and the Cantabria region. The Spanish subsidiary manages the Schweppes brand for the Iberian market and is a key part of the company's European strategy. For international professionals, the company offers roles in quality management, R&D, supply chain, and commercial functions, with Spanish language skills often valued but not always mandatory depending on the position.
- Industry
- Beverages
- Founded
- 1783
- Employees
- 5,000–15,000
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- In Spain
- Madrid, Toledo
Good to know if you are moving
- The Spanish subsidiary, Schweppes Suntory Spain, is headquartered in Madrid and has a major production and R&D site in Toledo, offering opportunities in quality, engineering, and R&D roles.
- While Spanish language skills are often preferred, the company operates in an international environment and has hired professionals from various countries for technical roles.
- The company is part of the global Suntory group, which offers potential internal mobility across international markets.
- Roles in Spain include positions in quality management, R&D, and supply chain, which are critical functions within the beverage industry.
- The company's portfolio includes well-known international brands, providing a recognizable name for professionals in the consumer goods sector.
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At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.
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