Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer at ReelFruit

ReelFruit, founded in 2012, is the market leader in the healthy snack category, pioneering the introduction of healthy dried fruit as a snack in the Nigerian market. The company was founded on a mission to build a scalable agribusiness to add value to raw materials locally and produce, package and distribute locally made snacks that could sit on any shelf in the world!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer is responsible for implementing and overseeing workplace health and safety policies and procedures across ReelFruit’s factory.
• The officer ensures full compliance with regulatory standards, maintains safe working conditions for all factory staff, and supports sustainable environmental practices.

Key Responsibilities
Safety Supervision & Risk Management:

• Conduct routine safety inspections across factory floors and work areas
• Identify and mitigate hazards in real-time
• Monitor use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and ensure compliance

Incident Investigation & Reporting:

• Lead prompt investigations of factory-related incidents, accidents, or near-misses
• Document findings and follow up on corrective and preventive actions
• Submit weekly and monthly HSE reports to factory management

Training & Awareness:

• Conduct regular health and safety training for factory staff
• Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety briefings
• Maintain training attendance records and monitor safety behavior trends

Environmental Management:

• Ensure proper waste segregation, storage, and disposal
• Monitor emissions, water usage, and chemical handling in compliance with regulations
• Drive factory-wide sustainability initiatives

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure factory activities comply with OSHA, NESREA, and other local regulations
• Liaise with government safety and environmental agencies during audits or visits
• Maintain updated HSE documentation, licenses, and permits

Emergency Preparedness & Response:

• Conduct fire drills and evacuation simulations quarterly
• Ensure first aid kits and fire safety equipment are regularly inspected and functional
• Coordinate with security and admin for emergency readiness

Educational Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc./HND in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing or FMCG factory setting
• Certified in HSE/NEBOSH/OSHA/ISO 45001 or equivalent
• Strong understanding of Nigerian HSE laws and compliance protocols
• Excellent observation, communication, and report-writing skills
• Good command of Microsoft Office and digital HSE tools

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online