SHE Manager at Olam International

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of an estimated 4.8 million farmers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SHE Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To implement/ensure that the operation complies and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines. To establish policies that creates and maintains a safe workplace with zero harm.

Key Deliverables

• Develop and execute health and safety plans according to legal guidelines
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Implement various programs mandated by the corporate to strengthen the Safety & Health Performance
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts
• Ensure timely reporting of the incidents and monthly performance reports.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards
• Health, Safety and Environmental management systems such as the OHSAS 18001

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree / HND in any discipline from a reputable institution
• Professional qualification in EHS and Fire & Safety Management Systems or Industrial Safety. Nebosh certification is preferred.

Experience / Skill / Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• 3-4 years in a similar industry
• Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and EHS Management tools.
• Strong bias for action
• Incident Investigation methods & Auditing techniques
• Technical knowledge on Fire Safety management, Industrial Safety standards, Electrical Safety etc.
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent inter-personnel skills and ability to influence.
• Ability to multitask with little or no supervision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.