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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and comprehensive Resume to: nigeria.hr@img-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only applicants with the required qualifications need to apply.