HSE Coordinator at Empact Group

Purpose of the Role:

• We have an exciting opportunity for a diligent and proactive Health and Safety professional to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures on site. Given the nature of this role, we are seeking an individual who is highly engaged, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation. Previous experience within a food production environment is essential.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B-Tech / National Diploma Environmental Health
• National Diploma Food Technology or Food Science with supplementary HACCP and ISO 22 000 implementation experience
• Occupational Health and Safety experience
• Minimum of 5 years Industry experience – in food production /food manufacturing/auditing of food safety management system.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Oversee and manage the Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems at a contract level.
• Partner with on-site management teams to drive compliance, lead by example, and proactively address unsafe behaviours and practices.
• Supervise and verify housekeeping, cleaning, and sanitation activities within the facility.
• Verify the implementation of Pre-Requisite Programmes and collaborate with facilities teams to resolve maintenance-related issues.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain the Personnel Hygiene Programme, ensuring alignment with both site and client standards.
• Ensure that all procedures are accurately documented and that all employees are fully trained and competent.
• Monitor and verify all Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Conduct training sessions on all aspects of the Food Safety Management System and OHS Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate confidently and effectively to engage and mobilise team members in the implementation and management of Food Safety and OHS initiatives.
• Apply strong systems-thinking and problem-solving skills to assess situations, interpret facts, and develop corrective action plans for non-conformances.
• Collaborate effectively across all levels and functions within the organisation.
• Demonstrate agility, flexibility, and resilience in managing a demanding workload.
• Contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the organisation’s overall Food Safety and OHS objectives.
• Manage challenging situations and engage professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct internal system and process audits, identify non-conformances, and ensure implementation and verification of corrective actions.
• Maintain comprehensive records, documentation, and reports.
• Provide regular feedback and updates to both on-site and regional management teams, as well as to the client.
• Verify that all incoming ingredients meet quality, safety, and specification requirements.
• Lead robust investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for all incidents, ensuring effective close-out.
• Ensure all operations are legally compliant with applicable regulations and standards.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs), Department of Health officials, and fire department representatives as required.
• Uphold the company’s Business Code of Ethics and always maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally and keep colleagues informed of any developments or changes relevant to their operations.