Safety Technician x2 at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION DETAILS

• Coordinate Safety and Health Legal audits, surveys and ensure compliance to the OHS Act
• Safety issue investigation and resolution (Safety and Health Complaints)
• Review Personal Protective Equipment Needs and Suitability
• Coordinate Statutory Safety related training
• Conduct Safety Observation Index Audits
• Conduct Injury analysis and develop PJO questionnaires
• Conduct routine internal audits and inspection and log findings on CCAR
• Introduce and drive new initiatives in terms of health and Safety in the plant
• Regular internal communication at all levels by way of daily morning meetings and set cadences
• Verify all High Potential Near Miss incidents and verify corrective actions implemented.
• Conduct administrative Control Audits and provide feedback to respective areas
• Update monthly shop score cards
• Assist Occupational Hygienists with hygiene surveys and compile action plans on findings (Develop CCAR for non-conformities)
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Statistics Updates
• Assist in Emergency Response
• Contractor Safety Management including training and auditing
• Drive FPS Program through SOS enforcement, process confirmation, WIS updates in line with RAMS and JDI performance board updates
• Ensure daily focus on safety with relevant checklists and safety walks
• Perform incident investigations, generate reports and statistics to relevant departments
• Ensure Legal Safety Compliance Implementation and tracking by way of CCAR
• Identify and assess hazards on new layouts before sign off
• Training employees on the importance of health and safety on the job. Ability in making recommendations following any accidents or incidents
• Update chemical registers
• Facilitate monthly departmental safety meetings
• Develop, update and maintain departmental training needs analysis
• Perform workstation readiness, picture audits and station buy-offs.
   

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Know and have a passion for our business and our customers
• Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice.
• Build strong relationships/be a team player/develop ourselves & others
• Show initiative, courage, integrity and good corporate citizenship
• Improve quality of work, safety and sustainability
• Have a can do, find a way attitude and emotional resilience!
• Hold ourselves and others responsible and accountable for delivering results and satisfying our customers
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Conduct Injury and Incident Investigation
• Excellent planning & organizing skills
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable & Pro – Active
• Self-motivated / self-starter
• Attention to detail and action oriented
• Safety Risk Assessment and Analysis
• Strong Team Player
   

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum National Diploma in Safety Management
• 2-3 years’ experience in Health and Safety