Head of Health & Safety 2024
Closing Date 2024/02/29
Reference Number PAR240108-1
Job Description
In order to manage Lactalis firms in South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Mozambique, and Zambia (Lactalis Southern Africa Zone), this position’s main duties and responsibility is to lead the Health, Safety, and Environment function
- As an experienced Head of SHE, you will oversee all aspects of occupational risk, health, safety, and environmental management for the Lactalis firms in the Southern Africa Zone and In order to promote policy implementation while improving Lactalis’ reputation, adding value for stakeholders, and reducing risk, you will be in charge of leading the development of the safety, health, and environment policies, framework guidelines, and objectives in accordance with group policies and legal requirements.
- You will also be directing the development of standards, processes, and systems that incorporate target setting, reporting, performance tracking, assurance, and change management
Required Skills
- Qualification Health & Safety, Environment / Engineering Professional certification in the environmental or occupational health and safety industry (e.g., ISO / SAIOSH / SACA /SAMTRAC / NADSAM/ NEBOSH) will be an added advantage and Over 10 years related experience (preferably a portion of which has been gained in an FMCG environment, with experience of working in Africa)
- Experience in the development and implementation of SHE management systems, compliant to ISO 14001 and 45001 standards and any other relevant standards and managing a team, change management and project management
- Sound knowledge of current HSE issues, methodologies, and practices and astrong working understanding of SHE processes, including HIRA, root cause analysis, lock-out tag-out, PPE assessments, behavior safety, ergonomics, design safety reviews, permits to work, contractor safety management, etc.
- A strong understanding of HSE and industrial hygiene regulations
Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead the development of the Group Management Strategy and Policy on Safety, Health, and Environment, based on key safety management focus areas as ratified by the Executive Committee.
- Lead, manage, encourage and motivate the SHE professionals in the company and make sure that group-level policies and procedures related to SHE are developed and rolled out by management and SHE professionals at all Lactalis sites.
- make sure that SHE compliance assurance programs are implemented and monitored and reporting of SHE key performance indicators is undertaken regularly.
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential environmental and occupational hazards; ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and developing and implementing safety, health, and environmental programs to minimize risk in line with group policies and applicable legislation and Co-ordinate the implementation of all SHE programs and processes.
- Prepare and build consensus annual plans for facility- and function-wide SHE initiatives. Obtain required permits for the companies in the Zone and Supporting EIA and relevant permit applications and Perform and/or participate in risk reviews, assessments and actions mitigation plans arising and Participate in Construction risk reviews
- Give direction to contractors to make sure theres compliance with Lactalis Policies and procedures, and Lead all activities related to property loss prevention and Support the insurance team where relevant, especially with activities related to fire risk management.
- Support project activities and give guidance on matters related to SHE and Plan, budget, and control the annual capital budget for SHE to allow execution of the SHE plans and adherence to all internal and external compliance standards.
- give SHE expertise for all new projects and change management activities and make sure appropriate risk assessments are conducted and follow-ups implemented to minimize or eliminate accidents and asset losses that might cause harm to one of the company’s employees, contractors, or visitors
- make sure that the appropriate talent is in place through training, mentoring, and succession planning and supports the development and learning capabilities of SHE professionals and ensuring training and coaching are taking place to drive a safety-perfect culture and to make sure theres safety standards and awareness are well understood throughout the organisation.
- Train and manage the technical team cross-functionally with regards to SHE assurance and Initiate and lead the comprehensive analysis of global, regional, and industry trends in safety, health, and environment management, practices, and developments, undertake studies and engage with industry thought leaders to shape and influence step changes in Lactalis safety, health, and environment management.
- Initiate and lead the comprehensive analysis of internal Lactalis operational trends, incidents, practices, and developments, and prioritise the critical focus areas for intervention and Act as an ambassador for the health, safety, and environment discipline in the group’s operations both nationally by forging influential relationships at the highest levels and across the market, and perform any other SHE-related activities required.
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