Health and Safety Specialist - Crown Plant at Beta Glass Plc

Beta Glass, a proud member of the Frigoglass Group, stands as a strategic partner to international beverage bottlers. Positioned as a major supplier of glass packaging, we play a crucial role in the burgeoning markets of West and Central Africa.

Our diverse range of glass containers offers superior packaging solutions to clients across various sectors, including soft drinks, beer, spirits, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. We are committed to delivering excellence in our products. At Beta Glass, we are not just suppliers; we are partners in progress, dedicated to setting new standards in the glass packaging industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist - Crown Plant

Location: Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• This position identifies potential hazard areas, ensures appropriate corrective measures are implemented, and provides employees with safety equipment, enforcing its use as needed for the role. 
• It guarantees that all incidents are examined and reported within 24 hours of being notified by the relevant departments, with the investigation report is circulated to the appropriate department.

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend, and execute safety policies, as well as accident prevention and control systems and programs, and ensure that they are implemented throughout the facility.
• Ensure prompt and adequate reporting of accidents, near-misses, identification of unsafe acts and conditions with a view to addressing them and communicating the reports.
• Interpret and evaluate factory compliance with applicable safety codes.
• Review construction plans for new and existing factory structures to ensure compliance with fire, and safety codes.
• Coordinates with departmental managers/supervisors in discussing safety precautions, requirements, recommendations, and code analysis.
• Monitor safety inspection programs, evaluates program maintenance and determines priority of current hazard correction and recommends action to reduce risks; makes random visits with inspectors.
• Maintain relationship with regulatory agencies to remain current on changing standards and interpretations and to serve as contact person for plant.
• Raise awareness of safety and protection procedures, develop and implement safety educational programs or activities.
• Conduct investigations and statistical analysis to identify hazards and assess loss potential; writes findings report.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Quality Management Systems (QMS), Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) & Environmental Management Systems (EMS) policies and procedures.
• Ensure required licenses or registrations are maintained as required by applicable legislations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Environmental Management and Protection or related fields.  
• 1 - 3 years experience in a similar role
• Member of globally recognized professional associations such as Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) is added advantage
• Good understanding of applicable local and international Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) laws and regulations.
• Computer literacy, physical strength and ability to perform under emergency situations

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2025.