SHEQ Assistant Manager (Graaff-Reinet) at Montego Pet Nutrition

Responsibilities:

• Quality and Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Manage SHEQ Risks and Incidents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental authorisations and legislation.
• Monitor SHEQ Performance and enforce regulations.
• Assist the SHEQ Manager in developing, reviewing, and updating SHEQ Policies and Procedures.
• Provide SHEQ support and information.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage SHEQ Training Requirements, develop Training Material, coordinate and facilitate training, and conduct Post-training Assessments.
• Support the SHEQ Manager in the coordination and execution of both External and Internal Audits, ensuring compliance and thoroughness throughout the Auditing Process.
• Review and manage Customer Complaints / Requests ensuring that Customer Service Standards are maintained.
• Manage the maintenance of Quality, Health, and Safety-related Requirements amongst internal and external stakeholders in support of the business achieving its objectives.
• Assist the SHEQ Manager with the implementation and maintenance of the SHEQ Management Systems.
• Identify, analyse, and record SHEQ Solutions.
• Manage SHEQ Initiatives and projects as assigned by the SHEQ Manager.
• Assist in maintaining and attaining accreditation of the relevant standards and regulations.
• Assist the SHEQ Manager to manage the Departmental Budget.
• Hygiene, Housekeeping and Occupational Health and Safety
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) as well as Food Safety Standards (FSSC 22000).
• Identify health and safety hazards and implement corrective and preventative measures.
• Adhere to personal hygiene standards.
• Keep the working area clean and tidy at all times.

People Management

• Manage the attendance and performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
• Offer guidance and support with the execution of their daily activities and, if required, take appropriate disciplinary action.
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback to perform optimally in their roles.
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members.
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team.
• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable.
• Live and demonstrate the Company Culture by regularly communicating and applying the six (6) themes in the workplace.

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 Qualification in Quality Management
• SAMTRAC Certificate
• NEBOSH and/or OSHA Certification beneficial
• 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance
• 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health & Safety
• Proven experience in People Management
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management, Occupational Health & Safety and International Quality & Laboratory Standards