HSE Manager at IFS International Facilities Services

Job Summary

To manage risk management, technical food safety, occupational health and safety and quality compliance on the site(s) to ensure that the site(s) meet/s local statutory, client and corporate requirements. To provide QHSE direction, advice and support to the site management team(s).

To drive the implementation of all site-based health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programmes and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that QHSE is correctly incorporated into documented management systems and procedures.
• Manage QHSE programmes to ensure that effective programmes are in place to reduce risk to employees.
• Act as an advisor to the site management team regarding both technical and strategic QHSE considerations and risks.
• Drive the implementation of QHSE projects and programmes and ensure integration with standard operations.
• Define, manage and monitor QHSE performance standards.
• Develop and provide training to site staff and managers across the broad spectrum of quality, health, safety and the environment.
• Research and drive the implementation of QHSE best practice, not just compliance.
• Compile and implement a robust annual QHSE audit coverage plan to maintain strict QHSE compliance and drive continuous improvement, including conducting scheduled and ad hoc inspections.
• Monitor the accumulative performance of departments during in house and external audits and inspections and provide structured guidance and support in areas of concern.
• Conduct site food safety audits and daily inspections of refrigeration and food storage, preparation and serving practices.
• Manage and coordinate governmental and client health and safety inspections and/or incident investigations.
• Hold individuals and managers formally accountable for non-compliance through effective and unbiased issuance of non-conformances, supported by coaching and training.
• Manage and maintain a database of accident, near miss and incident records; including on-going trend analysis of data to identify potential areas for learning and recommend actions to the site management team.
• Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported strictly as per protocols.
• Provide health and safety update reports, detailed analytics, incident statistics and supporting information to site management and corporate QHSE, as required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are formulated and implemented.
• Ensure that a site contingency plan is in place.
• Conduct workplace and job specific hazard analysis to identify potential safety, health and environmental (HSE) hazards; determine the risks associated with these hazards; and develop and implement appropriate risk control measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes.
• Maintain the site risk register.
• Conduct post incident investigations in order to identify root causes and determine appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Ensure that all accidents are investigated correctly and effectively and identify associated corrective actions.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant degree in safety (preferably including a focus on food safety) and/or quality management.
• ISO, BRC and HACCP experience.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in an FMCG environment with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Valid drivers' licence.