• Application Deadline: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Safety Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Nigeria


• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  

Position Overview

• The safety manager is responsible for preventing workplace accidents, promotes health and safety awareness by educating fellow employees.


• He/she is responsible for making sure that employees follow health and safety laws, creating policies for a safer work environment, taking measures to identify potential workplace hazards and improve existing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of SHE Management Systems in the factory and external warehouses in line with the company’s acceptable standards, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 EMS


• Work with HODs and administrative teams to identify occupational and environmental hazards and to introduce suitable controls in the offices and warehouses.


• Follow up on agreed control measures to ensure safe work practices.


• Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials across the offices and external warehouses.


• Communicates all relevant Local/organisational SHE standards to employees, contractors and visitors.


• Identify and support in implementing SHE program at the head office, warehouses and contractor management.


• Coordinating hazard spotting, near-misses and reports of unsafe acts in the workplace.


• Conduct periodic inspection and ensure servicing of all SHE equipment as required on site. Prepare a report for the SHE manager and ensure timely closure of all identified gaps.


• Conduct periodic internal audit and inspection as planned, generate relevant reports for plant leadership and ensure tracking and closure of remedial actions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of BSc / HND in Engineering, Sciences/Humanities.


• 5 - 10 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.


• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety


• Operational planning expertise/experience


• Understanding of financial impact of decisions


• Ability to select and assess first-line managers


• Coaching direct reports and mentoring others


• Ability to translate functional strategy into unit/section’s plan


• Must Possess Basic HSE CERTIFICATION, NEBOSH will be an added advantage.


• Experience in plant manufacturing operations, project planning & implementation.


• Previous new equipment or line installation or extension could be an advantage.


• Understanding of business case/cost benefits analysis preparation and basic financial analysis tools.