Executive - Occupational Health, Safety & Environment

Job Responsibilities

• Execute Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) strategies to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace.

• Develop and implement internal HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with organizational and legal requirements.

• Conduct regular risk assessments, identify hazards, and recommend practical measures to reduce or eliminate risks.

• Outline and maintain safe operational procedures that take into account all relevant workplace hazards and controls.

• Collaborate with production and operational teams to balance safety requirements with business objectives and resolve conflicts effectively.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, ensuring full compliance and a safe working environment.

• Plan and implement preventive and remedial initiatives to promote safe working conditions across the organization.

• Ensure work practices comply with legislation and adopted safety standards, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, corrective actions, and improvement recommendations.

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and external bodies to ensure compliance with mandatory statutory regulations.

• Promote HSE achievement and performance improvement through clear compliance objectives and target-driven action plans.

• Ensure adherence to relevant environmental, health, and safety standards and statutory requirements.

• Define health and safety procedures in collaboration with operating staff and establish effective documentation and control systems.

• Identify HSE-related training needs, coordinate learning programs, and deliver awareness and compliance training to employees.

• Collect, analyze, and report HSE performance data, preparing charts and summaries against defined parameters.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to develop, agree, and implement comprehensive HSE procedures across departments.

• Influence and support staff in adopting safe work practices, ensuring timely compliance with organizational safety standards.

Person Specifications

• Degree or Diploma in Science or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing Health and Safety responsibilities in a large-scale Consumer Foods manufacturing environment.
• Lead Auditor certification in Health and Safety, including OHSAS (Occupational Safety Health and Standards), will be an added advantage.
• Strong business understanding of food and beverage manufacturing operations, occupational health and safety practices, and industry best standards.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes within consumer food operations.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies and the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, including industrial relations legislation and environmental legislation.
• Knowledge of effluent treatment practices and environmental management systems within manufacturing settings.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams while driving a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Strong analytical and innovative mindset with the ability to identify risks, develop solutions, and support operational excellence.