HSE Manager at Proten International

Proten International – Our client is a leading Food and Agribusiness in Nigeria who supplies food, ingredients, feed and fibre to 19,800 customers worldwide.

They are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: HSE Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

To implement/ensure that the operation complies and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines. To establish policies that creates and maintains a safe workplace with zero harm.

Key Deliverables:

Develop and execute health and safety plans according to legal guidelines
Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
Implement various programs mandated by the corporate to strengthen the Safety & Health Performance
Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts
Ensure timely reporting of the incidents and monthly performance reports.
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards
Health, Safety and Environmental management systems such as the OHSAS 18001

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree / HND in any discipline from a reputable institution
Professional qualification in EHS and Fire & Safety Management Systems or Industrial Safety. Nebosh certification is preferred.

Experience / Skill / Knowledge:

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
3-4 years in a similar industry
Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and EHS Management tools.
Strong bias for action
Incident Investigation methods & Auditing techniques
Technical knowledge on Fire Safety management, Industrial Safety standards, Electrical Safety etc.
Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
Excellent inter-personnel skills and ability to influence.
Ability to multitask with little or no supervision.