Safety Manager at East African Breweries Limited (EABL)

Purpose of Role
The role of the Safety Manager – Logistics is to manage and co-ordinate Safety, Occupational Health and Fire-Safety management systems at KBL Supply-Logistics

Role Dimensions
Financial
Responsible for the safety of: Third party warehouse – (Kisumu- approx. Ksh 4billion; Third party Hauliers with over 350 trucks in total; 800 Contracted staff across the supply-logistics business; 73 third party service providers

Leadership
The Safety Manager – Logistics requires the ability to lead and influence change in behavior and attitudes without direct management authority while ensuring compliance to legal and other requirements by the company. This includes high-level decision making on emergencies.

Accountabilities
Lead development and review of KBL logistics safety management systems and procedures; -
Safety policy implementation and review. Safety training to support competence development.
Safe working methods for both KBL  and contracted staff through training and emergency evacuation drills
Function as an Lead Emergency Support member, Facilitate annual safety statutory audits and other internal audits. Accident investigation and reporting. Safety promotion programs to all stakeholders. Implement SFIP within logistics and Fire safety 5 point plan. Management of occupational health and safety compliance programs;-

Knowledge of international legislation – UK version;

Qualifications

• A honours Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering disciplines
• Nebosh International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or
• A local post graduate Diploma in Occupational health and Safety
• Training in Fire risk reduction and OHS law and management.
• Possession of Assessor/Lead Assessor certificate for OHSAS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of integrated management systems ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards plus any other management systems that may apply.
• Nebosh International Fire safety and risk management is an added advantage

Experience

At least 5 (five) years management experience in a food or manufacturing Industry, at least 2 (two) years of which must be in front line health and safety and fire safety management.
Experience in OHS management disciplines, incident investigation and route cause analysis, dealing with external authorities and managing/coordinating within a multi-site and multi-cultural environment.Experience in driving safety performance of the Business Unit to minimize risks, maximize opportunities and enhance reputation for the system.  Special focus on occupational safety and health practices

Barriers to Success in Role

• Poor safety culture within the employees and contractor staff.
• Low level of safety awareness and lack of ownership; False perception of conflict in objectives by process owners; High contractor employees turnover and varying levels of safety awareness across different contractors; Current poor physical state of plant and infrastructure.
• No understanding of Nebosh international diploma in occupational health and safety and lack of leadership skills; Lack of knowledge of the local  legislation OSHA act 2007 and International safety standards