SHEQ Manager

SUMMARY:
A Food Manufacturer situated in Johannesburg is seeking a solutions-driven leader with a passion for food safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in challenging environments where collaboration and innovation make the difference.
This is a critical leadership role for a team player who is strong and resilient — someone who can unify stakeholders, lead with authority, and ensure our factory not only passes audits but becomes a benchmark for excellence.
A SHEQ Manager in FMCG manufacturing or food manufacturing ensures compliance with Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality regulations by developing and implementing management systems, conducting risk assessments, leading investigations into incidents, and promoting a strong SHEQ culture throughout the organization. Key duties include managing audit schedules, overseeing corrective actions, conducting training, monitoring performance via KPIs, and staying updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to ensure food and worker safety and product quality.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
Policy Development & Implementation:

• Create and maintain SHEQ policies and comprehensive management systems to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure the facility adheres to all local, national, and international Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) laws and standards.

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate potential risks, and implement appropriate controls and preventive measures.

• Lead thorough investigations into incidents, performing root cause analyses and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Plan and oversee both internal and external SHEQ audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.

• Foster and embed a strong culture of safety, health, and quality among all employees and departments.

• Provide necessary SHEQ-related training and ongoing guidance to employees to ensure understanding and compliance.

• Track and report on key SHEQ performance indicators (KPIs) and progress towards objectives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and implement initiatives to drive ongoing improvement in SHEQ performance.

• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, audits, training, and other SHEQ-related activities.

• A relevant national diploma or degree in a field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or Food Technology.
• Significant experience (often 5+ years) in a SHEQ or Quality Assurance role, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Familiarity with quality management systems like FSSC 22000 and relevant ISO standards.
• Proven experience with audit preparation and management

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