Key Performance Areas:

1. Supervise, Advise and instruct on various safety, health, risk & environmental-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, spillages, Health, security compliance, etc.).
2. Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
3. Conduct emergency response drills.
4. Review Safety existing policies and measures and update in accordance with Company guidelines and legal requirements.
5. Inspect site, identify high risk areas and determine and identify any existing and potential safety hazards. During such inspections, identify and record damaged or broken equipment, slip-and-fall hazards and other potential hazards. Observe employees and contractors to ensure that they are wearing required personal protective equipment and adhering to Company SAFETY Policies.
6. Lead monthly SAFETY Meetings and ensure Safety Books and Records are signed off.
7. Ensure and assist Contractors to adhere to SAFETY Compliance rules.
8. Oversee the safe installation, maintenance, and disposal of hazardous substances.
9. Communicate and promote safe working and operating practices amongst employees.
10. Conduct job hazard analyses and make recommendations to address short falls and correct it.
11. Assist supervisors to Issue Permits to Work and Hot Work Permits and ensure completion of it.
12. Conduct awareness training of staff on Occupational Health and SAFETY duties and the requirements of the OSH Act (1993) and NEMA regulations.
13. Stop any unsafe act or process that seems to be dangerous or unhealthy immediately for both contractors and employees.
14. Record and investigate all incidents and near misses to determine root causes. Discuss at Monthly SAFETY Meetings and create and closed out action plans.
15. Attend daily workshop morning meetings and provide feedback concerning SAFETY issues.
16. Conduct and provide all departments Toolbox talks, where applicable.
17. Identify all SAFETY related training needs for staff.
18. Conduct Awareness Training on “Lock Out Tag Out”, Chemical Handling, Knife Safety, Forklift Safety and Working at Heights, BOS, etc.
19. Conduct periodic fire extinguisher Safety and first aid box compliance checks and ensure compliance in all areas.
20. Audit Key Element of Safety performance, create action plans, implement, and maintain same.
21. Conduct BOS awareness training and coach where applicable.
22. Coach all managers and supervisors on the Spotlight app
23. Ensure Contractor compliance on the site, SAFETY Induction, 3 strike policy rule, SAFETY Safety file compliance, PTW, Fall protection, HCS, LOTO, Forklift Safety, Incident Investigation and correct PPE.
24. Investigate ALL incidents, RCA, with the different departments, report to DOL within 7 days, where applicable
25. Responsible to oversee and assist with the fryer safety in the factory, as well as safety and environmental compliance in all areas in the factory.
26. Report and Log SAFETY incidents on the Global system and ensure that it’s investigated until completion.
27. Investigate and submit recordable injuries to Compensation commissioner on a weekly basis and ensure all documentation are included and signed off. Follow up on these incidents and report back to departments, where applicable.

Incumbent must be able to work without close supervision. Must show ability to persevere and remain motivated.

Employee must be able to contribute to the successful operation of the supervisory team.

Computer literate.

Excellent verbal and written communication.

Must be willing to work overtime, when applicable.

Certificates and Qualification requirements:

• SAMTRAC or equivalent.
• Incident investigation.
• Risk Assessments.
• Permit to Work.
• Fall Protection Plan.
• OHSAct.
• COIDA.
• Construction Regulations.
• Supervisory course.
• National Diploma Safety Management, Nebosh or equivalent.