Assistant Manager – Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) at Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria Plc

Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria Plc is a sub-saharan Africa's market leader in medical, industrial and food grade gases, welding, medical equipment and customer engineering services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The Assistant Manager, SHEQ, supports the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems
• This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate policies to maintain a safe, sustainable, and high-performing work environment.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of SHEQ policies, procedures, and management systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22310, ISO 45001, and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations across all IMG Sites.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions to reduce workplace risks and prevent recurrence.
• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through training, toolbox talks, and internal communication programs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Transport, and other departments to ensure adherence to SHEQ standards in daily operations.
• Oversee waste management, environmental sustainability initiatives, and documentation required for regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and present periodic reports on SHEQ performance metrics and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Ensuring that the quality of all IMG raw materials, processes and final product conforms with the IMG, Nigeria and international standards.
• Maintain IMG certification to ISO 9001, FSSC 22,000 and ISO 22301 management systems in all IMG operational sites.
• Ensure that the SHEQ leading and lagging indicators are met. Submit monthly SHEQ reports before the due date.

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of a B.Sc / HND with minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in SHEQ management, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial gas operations.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 9001, ISO 22301, FSSC 22,000 Lead Auditor, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in SHEQ reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of safety culture and behavior-based safety principles.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with good reporting ability.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in an industrial setting
• Ability to travel on short notice across IMG sites in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2025.