Health & Safety Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a Global FMCG company, seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager. The HSE Manager plays a pivotal role in establishing, maintaining and continuously improving Health, Safety & Environmental systems and KPI’s by providing functional and technical leadership to the team.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Safety, Health & Environmental Science or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HSE role in Food / Pharmaceutical industry.
• Completed NOSA or SAMTRAC and advantage.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the OSH Act, National Environmental Management Act, COID Act.
• Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety and Environmental issues with experience and audit exposure to ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• Proven ability to assess and improve existing systems and processes.
• Strong project management abilities – must have a proven track record of managing multiple projects to successful completion.
• Ability to manage change as directed by the company or legislation.
• Experienced in managing and coaching teams.
• Management / liaison with both staff and the insurance companies regarding claims.
• Previous experience of managing reportable injuries and environmental incidents including submission of statutory documentation to authorities.
• Experience in the management of hazardous chemical substances.
• Experience in performing risk assessments and root cause analysis.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).

Main Accountabilities:

• Provide HSE technical advice and oversee HSE management at site.
• Promote a positive HSE culture, raise HSE profile, competence and awareness by arranging relevant training and communicating the necessary information and statistics.
• Support the site to identify hazards and conduct risk assessment and advise on appropriate risk management techniques.
• Monitor progress and demonstrate continuous improvement against established KPIs and targets and support sites in meeting the goals and targets in sustainability and HSE.
• Support sites to implement regional policies, programs and procedures and where necessary conduct training as part of the implementation.
• Establish, implement, audit and maintain a site HSE management system compliant to legal, global, regional, customers and ISO14001 & ISO45001 Standards.
• Advise site on HSE legislation and communicate applicable regulations that must be complied and support in compliance.
• Develop and deliver HSE training, education and awareness campaigns in support of policies and/or initiatives.
• Participate/lead in incident investigations and review investigation findings for accuracy, identification of root causes and appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
• Report incidents to local authorities and internally to the Group in a timely manner.
• Act as the contact person to communicate and liaise with authorities on all regulatory matters such as reporting, request for information, site visits, etc.
• Establish an updated emergency response plan (ERP) and arrange for training for members.
• Plan and organize regular emergency exercises including joint exercises with external emergency services.
• Communicate and share lessons from HSE incidents that impact all company operations in a timely, thorough, and effective manner.
• Act as the Secretariat to the Site HSE Committee and chair the HSE management review.
• Ensure all environmental requirements are identified and implemented in line with relevant legislation and ISO 1400:2015 requirements which includes training and awareness to the company''s Environmental policies, Environmental impacts and aspects, and continuous improvement.

Competencies:

• Strong ethics and integrity.
• Problem solving.
• Analytical ability.
• Ability to organise and prioritise.
• Teamwork.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.