SHEQ Manager-Manufacturing at Reeds Africa Consult

Our client in a manufacturing Industry is looking to hire a self-driven individual with strong commercial acumen to fill in the position of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality manager.

Job Purpose;

He will be  responsible for the effective implementation of the SHEQ strategies/initiatives by maintaining set standards, policies, processes, and for managing the SHEQ function to ensure sustainability and compliance to Business Continuity Program (BCP) and Best Operating Practices (BOP) related SHEQ activities..

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Advises line management and assists with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and Company standards to include fire prevention, health and safety awareness training, site inspections of Company.
• Conducting inspections and audits including monitoring and tracking of all SHEQ issues
• Ensuring compliance of the Company with Environmental Health & Safety and ISO standards
• Prepare and implement strategic means of promoting the best safety work practices in occupational safety and health.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all departments and branches with regards to the implementation, maintenance and improvement of SHEQ systems
• To complete prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same.
• To investigate accidents and ensure all documentation is updated.
• To develop a monthly SHEQ Communication Strategy for all sites and levels of staff, to include written information, tool box talks and management briefs.
• Full responsibility for Company preparations for annual H&S audits and Quality Assurance.
• Produces and coordinates the yearly SHEQ action plan and longer term SHEQ roadmap, prepares reports for monthly update of same to Group Services Meetings.
• Monitors the Site “permit-to-work” system to ensure compliance with Company standards

Skills and Qualifications

1. Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Business Administration. from a recognized Institution.
2. 8 years’ experience in a safety role in an organizational setting.
3. Experience in ISO implementation will be an added advantage
4. SHEQ management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
5. Leadership and excellent communication skills
6. Operational experience in production/maintenance/distribution environment in a manufacturing operation focus
7. Should be conversant with the hiring practices, training methods and performance appraisal methods
8. Extensive experience and knowledge of environmental and occupational health and safety.
9. Should have understanding of government safety regulations and industrial hygiene along with strong problem-solving and technical skills. 
10. Proficiency in computer skills

All applications should be done on or before close of business 18th October 2021 on link below:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted