Health and safety officer - FMCG manufacturing

SUMMARY:
Purpose of the Role
The incumbent will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in the health and safety culture within the  FMCG manufacturing facility operations by ensuring legal compliance and ensure that the group's related requirements are implemented. The incumbent is also required to implement a strategic plan within their area of responsibility to drive health and safety compliance and improvements. The role will report to the EHS Manager.

POSITION INFO:
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma in Health and Safety Management
• 5-10 years' experience in a high-risk manufacturing environment
• ISO management systems
• Computer literacy
• SAMTRAC/NEBOSH IGC
• HIRA & Legal Liability
• Incident investigation
• First Aid L2
• Own vehicle

• Maintain, implement and revise company policies and operational procedures
• Ensure that emergency response plans are aligned with business risks, employees are trained, and that the plan is effectively implemented
• Schedule and participate in departmental evacuation drills, ensure that roll calls are conducted and prepare post-mortem drill reports
• Maintain and schedule the servicing of the facility fire equipment
• Schedule and perform regular internal audits to measure performance
• Schedule inspections and close-out report findings where required
• Maintain weekly testing of the sprinkler system and schedule the servicing of equipment
• Lead incident investigations and log IOD claims with the DOL/Compensation Commissioner
• Perform, participate and lead the risk assessment process for all operations
• Preparation, implementation and revision of safe work procedures for all operations
• Prepare and participate in weekly departmental TBT's
• Implement and maintain an up to date legal register and implement a legal tracker
• Working closely with the OHNP and assist in arranging personnel for Annual Medicals
• Schedule and attend monthly H&S committee meetings and ensure a 50/50 representation between management and OHS Reps
• Maintain up to date legal organogram and ensure all legal appointments are up to date
• Implement and maintain equipment and facility inspections and ensure registers are kept.
• Schedule required Occupational Hygiene Surveys and review findings with management
• Implement and maintain a near miss and hazard identification reporting system and report monthly on behaviours and actions
• Arrange and conduct HSE induction for visitors, contractors, service providers, new employees and annual induction for employees
• Order and issue PPE to employees and maintain an up to date PPE issue register
• Compile monthly HSE reports and presentations
• Monitor and analyse HSE trends and data including the facility DIFR
• Maintain an up to date register for hazardous chemical substances and facilitate the training of employees with relevant MSDS
• Ensure relevant MSDS's are available in the departments of use
• Maintain up to date training matrix and schedule recertification for certificates expiring
• Implement and maintain regular housekeeping inspections for all departments
• Manage all contractors, cleaners and service providers and ensure 37.2 Mandatory Agreements are current and in place
• Ensure that the facility and service providers LOG is current and up to date
• Maintain an up to date waste register with waste manifests and safe disposal certificates and ensure safe disposal of all identified waste streams
• Schedule monthly meetings with the security service provider and ensure minutes are kept
• Maintain and revise security site instructions in line with business risk and ensure all security personnel are trained.
• Maintain an onsite security file with required security personnel information

• Must reside in Cape Town or surrounding areas.
• Must be available to attend to safety and security incidents after hours
• Good self-management and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent knowledge of the OHS Act and regulations and be able to apply practically
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Energetic, results driven with proven ability to make things happen
• Sound knowledge of risks

• Health and Safety
• Incident Investigation
• Risk Management
• Computer Literacy