SHE Manager at AVI Limited

Key Performance Areas:

Safety

• Site compliance to OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation, including:
• Legal appointments, SHE committee, permits
• Conduct risk assessments and manage programs to reduce risks to acceptable levels
• Behaviour-based safety program implemented
• Visible safety leadership, including; red-tagging, housekeeping, signage update programs
• Report on and investigate all incidents and near misses
• Achieve site ISO 45000 accreditation by the end of F20
• Contractor management including induction, 37(2) Mandatory agreements and COID registration control
• Visitor induction upgrade
• Dust explosion and/or MHI assessments
• Allocate responsibilities to areas within the plant for housekeeping and red-tagging exercises
• Conduct internal compliance and safety audits, report on findings and manage issue log through to completion.
• Monitor and manage the cost of PPE
• Conduct or organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including; first aid and fire fighting
• Advise the 16(2) and GMR 2(1) responsible people on all SHE issues
• Liaise with DOL and municipalities where required
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant.
• Participate in plant SHE cross-audits within NBL

Health

• Monitor and manage the Occupation Health Clinic and report on monthly statistics
• Manage any occupational health risks and reports as required
• Identify trends and risks relating to health
• Manage garment contractor service level
• Environmental and facilities audits (Lighting, Noise, Air, ablutions etc.)

Environmental and waste management

• Achieve or maintain site ISO14000 accreditation
• List and manage aspect and impacts relating to environmental requirements
• Manage waste management contractor and report on performance
• Manage effluent treatment plant contractor and report on performance
• Implement practises to reduce total waste to landfill and improve site sustainability practises
• Manage and report on water and energy usage and implement programs to improve sustainability practises
• Manage environmental systems and legislation

Fire and Security risk

• Fire and Emergency response protocol and emergency preparedness of site
• Conduct fire drills
• Fire equipment audits, inspections and tests
• Co-ordinate with group risk advisory (AVI and Marsh) and facilitate audits
• Achieve site ASIB compliance
• Improve practises and system to improve Marsh risk audit scoring
• Responsibility for the access control system maintenance
• Drive loss prevention and risk reduction programs at the site.
• Monitor and manage the security contractor
• Manage CCTV system and interactions with ITSS to ensure continued operation of the surveillance system

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification Diploma or Degree in OHS from a recognised university
• ISO 18000 (45000) and ISO 14000 auditor status

Additional Requirements:

• Formal training and auditor status in an integrated Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) programme (e.g. ISO 45000)
• Specialist knowledge of and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
• Strong organisational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Strong teamwork skills
• Previous experience in a similar role/environment is essential
• Professional approach in dealing with issues and employees
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred

Competencies:

• Meeting Deadlines
• Minimising Risk
• Resolving Conflict
• Staying Composed
• Setting Direction
• Making Decisions
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Rationally

Closing Date: 6th, April 2022