Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) & Security Lead at Upfield

• We have an excellent opportunity available for an experienced Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) & Security Lead to make a difference at Upfield in the strategically important region of the East African Markets.
• The role encompasses effective implementation of the security policy, procedures and periodic revision in line with dynamic threat environment.
• The responsibility is broad as you will also be required to drive and facilitate the implementation of the Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) systems in line with corporate standards and guidelines
• This role will report directly to the Head of Factory and with regular exposure to the senior management team, it is therefore critical you can communicate effectively and be confident.

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
In Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) You Will

• Drive and facilitate the implementation of the Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) systems in line with corporate standards and guidelines; Legislative requirements and Business process requirements
• Co-ordinate monitor and audit all SHE activities related to the business
• Custodian of the business SHE system and ensures that adequate data and document management practices are adhered to
• Drive and collate general SHE risk assessments and co-ordinate SHE related contracts e.g. Fire Equipment, contractors & service providers
• Deliver SHE training programs, liaising with regulatory authorities, independent SHE audit bodies and the Upfield SHE team
• Formulate and prepare legal appointments in terms of regulatory and system requirements.
• Drive an independent Safety culture through the courage to care initiatives and role modelling safety in the organization
• Report on Safety KPIs accurately and leading in their improvements.

In Security You Will

• Implement security awareness programs or processes to protect life, corporate assets and to ensure business continuity
• Do continuous Security Risk Assessment and provision of mitigation action to the Business
• Be a critical member of the Crisis Management Team to ensure protection of employees and company assets at all times
• Effectively audit and guide 3P security service provision companies in terms of fit for purpose performance and adherence/compliance with agreed SLAs
• Devise and co-ordinate appropriate security training for security personnel and other nominated personnel
• Manage effective investigations on detected and reported breaches of security and security incidents
• Liaise with various law enforcement and emergency services in the event of a security incident/emergency to ensure timely response to incidents.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Quality/Safety/Environment/Social sciences/Humanities /Criminology
• A holder of security competency skills certificates or diploma an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a SHE & Security role
• Sound SHE & Security investigation and report writing skills
• Experience managing in-house 3P security guards/personnel
• Experience working with physical and electronic security access systems
• Crisis management experience with impeccable judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.