PURPOSE

To drive Flour Operations’ commitment to continuous improvement in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance, ensuring the effective implementation of HSE objectives, policies, and procedures in line with local regulatory requirements, with the primary aim of preventing workplace injuries, protecting the environment.

THE JOB

• Design, implement, and communicate an HSE management system aligned with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 requirements, provide timely guidance on ISO 45001:2018 standards, and develop programs and plans to achieve occupational health and safety objectives
• Advise management on the implications of current and emerging health, safety, and environmental legislation by evaluating options, making recommendations, and generating action plans to ensure compliance, to ensure the timely and accurate submission of HSE reports to plant management and GHSE, and to provide advice on HSE trends and indicators
• Review all safety rules regularly and recommend necessary changes, provide and maintain unobstructed vehicle and pedestrian walkways, and establish clearly marked muster and fire assembly points that are always kept free of obstruction
• Identify training needs, provide information, ensure regular employee training on HSE matters to enhance knowledge, prepare periodic health, safety, and environment reports, and conduct routine drills to test emergency preparedness for all likely scenarios
• Develop, implement, manage, and execute strategies to prevent workplace injuries, minimize environmental incidents, and achieve annual HSE performance targets set by management.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• In depth knowledge of key Health & Safety practices and associated legislative requirements at national level is essential.
• Proficient in management of occupational health and safety risks (risk management strategies).

QUALIFICATION

• B.Sc./ HND in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related course.
• NEBOSH Certificate, Membership of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria ISPON.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (5) years' relevant experience in FMCG.